Dometius of Byzantium

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Dometius of Byzantium
Bishop of Byzantium
Installed272
Term ended284
Personal details
DenominationEarly Christianity

Dometius (Greek: Δομέτιος; died 284) was bishop of Byzantium from about 272 to about 284.

He was a brother of the Roman Emperor Probus. He converted to Christianity, and entered the clergy when he was baptised by the bishop of Byzantium Titus, whom he succeeded.

He had two sons, Probus and Metrophanes, who later became bishops of the same city.

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Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by Bishop of Byzantium
272–284
Next:
Rufinus