Methodius of Thessaloniki

Christian missionary to the Slavs
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Methodius of Thessaloniki

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] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Thessaloniki[2], Methodius of Thessaloniki…
  • 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 held the position of archon[9].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of deacon[10].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of Bishop of Sirmio (Srijem; Sirmium)[11].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki held the position of archbishop[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Methodius of Thessaloniki is Proglas[13].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki was a member of Seven Slavic Saints[14].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's religion is recorded as Christianity[15].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's religion is recorded as Slavic liturgy[16].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki is recorded as male[17].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki is part of Saints Cyril and Methodius[19].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's Commons category is recorded as Saint Methodius[20].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's canonization status is recorded as saint[21].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's given name is recorded as Methodius[22].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's feast day is recorded as May 8[23].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Saint Methodius[24].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's work location is recorded as Great Moravia[25].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's work location is recorded as Bohemia[26].
  • Methodius of Thessaloniki's partner in business or sport is recorded as Saint Cyril the Philosopher[27].

Body

Origins and Family

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

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include archon[9], a position[28]; deacon[10], a Christian religious occupation[29]; Bishop of Sirmio (Srijem; Sirmium)[11], a historical episcopal title[30], founded in 0400[31]; and archbishop[12], an episcopal title[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Methodius of Thessaloniki is Proglas[13].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Christianity[15], a major religious group[33], founded in 0033[34] and Slavic liturgy[16], 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 (107 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 37 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] and writer[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

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    Writing language Church Slavonic
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