Methodius of Olympus
- Born
- unknown
- Died
- by tradition, c. 311–312
- Role
- Bishop and writer (Lycia)
- Wrote in
- Greek
Contemporary timeline
His life beside those who lived in his time, from the year 230 to 380.
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Events
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- Estimated birth
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- Known to be alive; death date unknown
- Event
- Received as ecumenical by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches
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Who he was
A bishop and writer in Lycia who criticized some of Origen's views, especially on the resurrection body. His best-known work, the Symposium, imitates Plato's dialogue to praise virginity; tradition says he died a martyr around 311.
- Region
- Asia Minor
- Language
- Greek
- Role
- Bishop and writer (Lycia)
- Died
- by tradition, c. 311–312
His writings
2 writings, c. 290–300
c. 290–300
c. 300