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| − | '''Methodius I''' was [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] from [[ | + | '''Methodius I''' was [[Patriarch of Constantinople]] from [[March 4]], [[843]] until his death on [[June 14]], [[847]]. |
| − | Methodius | + | Methodius was born in [[Syracuse]], Sicily. He lived at the time of the great issue over the veneration of icons in the church. He sided with the [[iconophiles]] in the dispute and was imprisoned for his views. |
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| + | Appointed Patriarch by the empress [[Theodora (9th century)|Theodora]], Methodius reinstated the icons in [[Hagia Sophia]] and the rest of the churches and monasteries of the [[Byzantine Empire]]. | ||
After his death, he was canonised a saint by the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. His memory is celebrated on [[June 14]]. | After his death, he was canonised a saint by the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. His memory is celebrated on [[June 14]]. | ||
[[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Methodius, 1]] | [[Category:Ecumenical Patriarchs|Methodius, 1]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:12, March 23, 2011
Methodius I was Patriarch of Constantinople from March 4, 843 until his death on June 14, 847.
Methodius was born in Syracuse, Sicily. He lived at the time of the great issue over the veneration of icons in the church. He sided with the iconophiles in the dispute and was imprisoned for his views.
Appointed Patriarch by the empress Theodora, Methodius reinstated the icons in Hagia Sophia and the rest of the churches and monasteries of the Byzantine Empire.
After his death, he was canonised a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church. His memory is celebrated on June 14.