{"title":"Saint Methodius Equal to the Apostles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Methodius (c. 815–885 AD), together with his brother Saint Cyril, is venerated as one of the great Apostles to the Slavs and a co-patron of Europe. Born in Thessalonica to a Greek military family, he and his brother Cyril were sent as missionaries to the Slavic peoples of Moravia in 863 AD at the request of Prince Rastislav.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Methodius and Saint Cyril created the Glagolitic alphabet — the precursor to the Cyrillic script — in order to translate the Holy Scriptures and the Divine Liturgy into the Slavic language, making them the first to bring the Word of God to the Slavs in their own tongue. This monumental achievement laid the foundation for Slavic Christian civilization and literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the repose of Saint Cyril in Rome in 869, Saint Methodius continued the missionary work alone, eventually being consecrated Archbishop of Moravia and Pannonia. He faced fierce opposition from German clergy who insisted on the exclusive use of Latin in the liturgy, but he persevered in defending the right of the Slavs to worship in their own language. He reposed on April 6, 885. His feast day is February 14, shared with Saint Cyril. Browse our handcrafted Orthodox icons and devotional items honoring Saint Methodius, made in our Ohio workshop using traditional Byzantine embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"5x7-saint-methodius-embroidered-byzantine-orthodox-christian-icon","title":"Saint Methodius Embroidered Byzantine Orthodox Christian Icon Orthodox Icon – 5x7 – Embroidered","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite 5x7 embroidered Byzantine icon of Saint Methodius, beautifully crafted with intricate details, golden background, and rich religious symbolism. A timeless piece of spiritual artistry perfect for devotional spaces or Orthodox Christian home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46683432124674,"sku":"ET-4344104779","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7115651663_i8dv.jpg?v=1755622008"},{"product_id":"saint-methodius-prayer-card-equal-to-the-apostles-brother-of-saint-cyril-2-38-x-3-25-laminated-orthodox-icon-holy-card","title":"Saint Methodius Prayer Card Equal Orthodox Icon – Prayer Card – 2.38 x 3.25 inches","description":"This laminated Orthodox prayer card features Saint Methodius, Equal-to-the-Apostles, the beloved brother and missionary partner of Saint Cyril, Enlighteners of the Slavic peoples.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis card was created from a Byzantine-style icon in which Cyril and Methodius originally appeared together; this is the Methodius half of that paired icon, showing him as a hierarch holding the Gospel. The prayer on the back is a standard Orthodox hierarchal troparion—fully appropriate for the Saint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfectly sized at 2.38\" x 3.25\", this card is ideal for wallets, prayer books, catechumens, feast-day gifts, or parish distribution.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaint: Methodius, brother of Saint Cyril\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Equal-to-the-Apostles \u0026amp; Enlightener of the Slavs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 2.38 x 3.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFront: Byzantine-style icon of Saint Methodius\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBack: Traditional hierarchal Orthodox prayer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFinish: Laminated for durability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in: Our small Orthodox workshop in Columbus, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUses: Catechism, feast days (May 11), Slavic heritage, mission work, devotional gifts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSaints Cyril and Methodius are celebrated for their creation of the first Slavic alphabet, spreading the Gospel, and establishing Christian worship in the language of the people.","brand":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100300951810,"sku":"ET-4416669417","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/files\/il_fullxfull.7514625917_l5ge.jpg?v=1764817534"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/2663\/7058\/collections\/il_fullxfull.7115651663_i8dv.jpg?v=1785979102","url":"https:\/\/orthodoxgiftsandcrafts.com\/collections\/saint-methodius.oembed","provider":"Orthodox Gifts \u0026 Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}