Methodius
[muh-thoh-dee-uh s]
- SaintApostle of the Slavs, a.d. c825–885, Greek missionary in Moravia (brother of Saint Cyril).
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Methodius was then thrown into a dungeon, and his jaw was broken in the struggle.
Curiosities of Christian HistoryCroake James
Methodius gets leave to use the Slavonic tongue in the churches.
Constantine, accompanied by his brother Methodius, was sent to Moravia, where the people received them with expressions of joy.
Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic NationsTherese Albertine Louise von Jacob Robinson
What part of the translation was performed by Methodius does not appear.
Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic NationsTherese Albertine Louise von Jacob Robinson
The whole jealousy of the Romish church seems to have been awakened by Methodius' proceedings.
Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic NationsTherese Albertine Louise von Jacob Robinson
Methodius
- Saint, with his younger brother Saint Cyril called the Apostles of the Slavs. 815–885 ad, Greek Christian theologian sent as a missionary to the Moravians. Feast day: Feb 14 or May 11
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