St. Methodius Bishop of Patara icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11

St. Methodius Bishop of Patara icon Mounted on wood Sizes:8 X 11Orthodox icon of Saint Methodius the Hieromartyr Bishop of Patara. Commemorated June 20. The Hieromartyr Methodius, Bishop of Patara (Lycia in Asia Minor), was distinguished for his genuine monastic humility. Calmly and with mildness he instructed his flock, but he firmly defended the purity of Orthodoxy and he energetically contended against heresies, especially the widespread heresy of the Origenists. He left behind him a rich literary legacy: works

and became a true disciple of the Savior

and August 25

She gave him into the care of the High Priest Eli

cast out of the house where the imperial purple dye was prepared

But he who is married cares for the things of the world how he may please his wife

He returned to his see in Ephesus and continued to campaign against the compromises of this council in the name of unity

Only his immeasurable love for God helped the saint endure this torment

even if you cut us into pieces

the saint began his final journey under military escort

imitating their virtues to the best of her ability

Aaron wields a rod that becomes a serpent

St Sozon eventually gave up his spirit to God