 The medieval Leontios Machairas is the earliest writer to make even a brief mention of his name.According to the oldest Life of Demetrianos, published in the 18th century, he became bishop in around 885, was captured by Arabs and taken to Egypt with many of his faithful, but by his prayers obtained the liberation of all.No longer a residential bishopric, Chytri is today listed by the Catholic Church as a titular see.