This hierarchical system paralleled one previously established for Christian bishops in the empire.

It was also the seat of a Christian bishop who received ordinance from the Persians.

A Christian bishop tried in vain to negotiate a withdrawal from the Arabs.

Early Christian bishops held a Council of Seleucia in 325, 359, and 410.

He became known as the first Christian bishop to die on Irish soil.

It got its first Christian bishop, Trifillios, in 348.

Christian bishops who tried to bring three truckloads of food in the other day were turned back.

It is certain that a Christian metropolitan bishop was seated in the city by this time.

He was probably a Christian bishop of the African Church.