SAINT
saint-metrophanes-of-byzantium
A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Metrophanes of Byzantium was bishop of Byzantium from c. 306 to 314. He was, according to tradition, the 26th bishop and is the first bishop mentioned by contemporary sources. In fact, there is no contemporary mention of an organized Christian community in Byzantium before him.
feast Day
06-04
death Date
314
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
6
feast Day Of Month
4

