Methodius of Thessaloniki

Saint Methodius of Thessaloniki (815–885) was a Christian missionary renowned for bringing the Gospel to the Slavic peoples. Born in Thessaloniki, he devoted his life to the work of evangelization, serving the Church not only through preaching but also through the patient labor of the mind and pen. As a translator and writer, Methodius helped make the faith more accessible, offering the Slavs a clearer path to prayer, worship, and understanding. His mission stands as a witness to the Church’s desire that every people encounter Christ in a living and intelligible way. Honored as patron of the Eparchy of Košice, he is celebrated on May 8, inviting the faithful to gratitude for those who carry the Word across cultures and generations.