Saint Methodius, Equal of the Apostles, Archbishop of Moravia, Enlightener of the Slavs

Commemorated on April 6.

Saint Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia, died on April 6 in the year 885. His Life is found on May 11, when he is commemorated with Saint Cyril, Teacher of the Slavs.

Troparion

In truth you were revealed to your flock as a rule of faith,
an image of humility and a teacher of abstinence;
your humility exalted you;
your poverty enriched you.
Hierarch Father Methodius,
entreat Christ our God
that our souls may be saved.