Methodius I
Patriarch of Constantinople
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None years ago
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
Byzantine Empire
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Served as the patriarch of Constantinople during the 9th century, Methodius I played a significant role in the Christianization of the Slavic peoples. He accepted the position of patriarch amid tensions with the Iconoclasts and supported the veneration of icons in the church. Methodius I worked alongside his brother, Cyril, in translating religious texts into the Slavic language, contributing to the development of the Glagolitic alphabet. Upon his death, he left a lasting legacy in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the spread of Christianity in Eastern Europe.
Patriarch of Constantinople
Promoted the Slavic language in liturgy
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