Methodios I of Constantinople
Saint Methodius I of Constantinople | |
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Late 14th-early 15th century icon illustrating the "Triumph of Orthodoxy" in 843. Methodius is depicted in the upper register, to the right of the icon, with Theodora and her son Michael to the left, National Icon Collection 18, British Museum. | |
| Ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Born | Methodius 788/800 Syracuse, Theme of Sicily |
| Died | 14 June 847 Constantinople |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church, Catholic Church |
| Feast | 14 June |
Methodius I of Constantinople | |
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| Ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople | |
| Installed | 11 March 843 |
| Term ended | 14 June 847 |
| Predecessor | John VII of Constantinople |
| Successor | Ignatius of Constantinople |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
Methodius I of Constantinople or Methodios I (Greek: Μεθόδιος Α΄; 788/800 – 14 June 847) was Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 11 March 843 to 14 June 847. He was born in Syracuse and died in Constantinople. His feast day is celebrated on June 14 in both the East and the West.