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Methodius of Olympus

d. c. 311 · Greek Church (Lycia: Olympus) · Olympus in Lycia

Methodius (d. c. 311), bishop of Olympus in Lycia, is best known for the Symposium in praise of virginity and for his critique of Origen's doctrine of the resurrection. Eusebius does not mention him, but Jerome records that he died a martyr in the last persecution. The orations on Simeon and Anna and on Palm Sunday printed under his name are of uncertain authorship.

2 sermons

  1. Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna On the Day that They Met in the Temple
    2 Corinthians 3:18
  2. Oration on the Palms
    Psalms 84:8
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