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'''Polycarpus II''' was [[List of Patriarchs of Constantinople|Bishop of Byzantium]] (141 - 144).  
 
'''Polycarpus II''' was [[List of Patriarchs of Constantinople|Bishop of Byzantium]] (141 - 144).  
  
He succeeded [[Sedecion of Byzantium|Sedecion]] in 141 AD. Ancient sources claimed he remained as Bishop for 17 years, however, Nicephorus Callistus - who is considered to be more accurate - mentioned that Polycarpus was bishop for only three.
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He succeeded [[Felix of Byzantium|Felix]] in 141 AD. Ancient sources claimed he remained as Bishop for 17 years, however, Nicephorus Callistus - who is considered to be more accurate - mentioned that Polycarpus was bishop for only three.
  
 
[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Polycarpus 2]]
 
[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Polycarpus 2]]

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Polycarpus II was Bishop of Byzantium (141 - 144).

He succeeded Felix in 141 AD. Ancient sources claimed he remained as Bishop for 17 years, however, Nicephorus Callistus - who is considered to be more accurate - mentioned that Polycarpus was bishop for only three.