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Methodius of Olympus

Also known as Methodius of Patara

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  • born. 260high · Wikidata P569
  • died. 311high · Wikidata P570

Bishop and writer (d. c. 311) whose Symposium praises virginity and who criticized Origen on the resurrection body.

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Methodius of Olympus was an early Christian bishop, ecclesiastical author, and martyr. Today, he is honored as a saint and Church Father; the Catholic Church commemorates his feast on June 20.

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  • On Leprosy · Tertullian Project (Additional Fathers)Per page; Roger Pearse places his own translations in the public domain, others vary. Link only.

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  • Methodius of Olympus · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q518300 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception
  • On Leprosy · Methodius of OlympusAccessed 2026-11-12 · Per page; Roger Pearse places his own translations in the public domain, others vary. Link only.

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fathers · anti-origen · 3rd-century

Methodius of Olympus · DeChurched Atlas