Philadelphus of Byzantium

Philadelphus (Greek Philadelphus; † 217 ) was bishop of Byzantium in the years 211-217 ( according to other sources up to 214).

His term begins in the year of death of the Emperor Septimius Severus, which brings an end to both the immediate persecution of Christians in Byzantium with it; new emperor Caracalla was. Successor of Philadelphus as bishop Cyriacus was I.