Methodius of Thessaloniki

Christian missionary to the Slavs
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Summary

Methodius of Thessaloniki is a human[1]. Born in Thessaloniki[2], he… he was born on 815[3]. He passed away in Velehrad[4]. He died on April 6, 885[5]. He worked as a translator[6], writer[7], legal scholar[8], missionary[9], and cleric[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Thessaloniki[2].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki passed away in Velehrad[4].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki was born on 815[3].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki died on April 6, 885[5].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's professions included translator[6].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's professions included writer[7].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki worked as a legal scholar[8].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki worked as a missionary[9].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's professions included cleric[10].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's professions included archbishop[12].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of archon[13].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of deacon[14].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of Bishop of Sirmio (Srijem; Sirmium)[15].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of archbishop[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Methodius of Thessaloniki is Proglas[17].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki was a member of Seven Slavic Saints[18].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius[19].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's religion is recorded as Christianity[20].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's religion is recorded as Slavic liturgy[21].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki is recorded as male[22].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's Commons category is recorded as Saint Methodius[24].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's given name is recorded as Methodius[26].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's feast day is recorded as May 8[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thessaloniki[2], Methodius of Thessaloniki… he was born on 815[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], writer[7], legal scholar[8], missionary[9], cleric[10], and archbishop[12]. Positions held include archon[13], a position[28]; deacon[14], a Christian religious occupation[29]; Bishop of Sirmio (Srijem; Sirmium)[15], a historical episcopal title[30], founded in 0400[31]; and archbishop[16], an episcopal title[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Methodius of Thessaloniki is Proglas[17].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity[20], a major religious group[33], founded in 0033[34] and Slavic liturgy[21], a liturgy[35].

Death and Burial

Methodius of Thessaloniki died on April 6, 885[5]. He died in Velehrad[4].

Why It Matters

Methodius of Thessaloniki ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include Zakon Sudnyi Liudem[38], a literary work[39].

FAQs

Where was Methodius of Thessaloniki born?

Methodius of Thessaloniki's place of birth was Thessaloniki[2].

Where did Methodius of Thessaloniki die?

Methodius of Thessaloniki passed away in Velehrad[4].

What did Methodius of Thessaloniki do for work?

Methodius of Thessaloniki worked as translator[6], writer[7], legal scholar[8], missionary[9], and cleric[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Seven Slavic Saints, Saints Cyril and Methodius
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  2. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Draceane · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 568283, 112733
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  7. 19w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 568283, 112733
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  8. 21w ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → translator, writer, legal scholar +3
    P14483 → s/san-metodio
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  9. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Writing language → Church Slavonic
    Described by source → Vlastenský slovník historický, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +1
    Given name → Methodius
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