Saints Cyril and Methodius
Brothers from Thessalonica in the 9th century, Cyril and Methodius are the apostles of the Slavic peoples. They evangeli…
Place
Thessalonica
GR
Today: Thessaloniki
5 saints associated
Saint Euthymius of Opso (the Thessalonian)
Originally from the East, Euthymius left his family at 18 to embrace the ascetic life on Mount Olympus and later Mount A…
Saint Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople
Elected Patriarch of Constantinople in 340, Saint Paul was one of the firmest defenders of orthodoxy against Arianism. P…
Saint Porphyrius of Gaza
Born in Thessalonica, Porphyrius became Bishop of Gaza after a life of asceticism in Egypt and Palestine. He fought with…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Thessalonica?
Saints associated with Thessalonica: Saints Cyril and Methodius, Saint Euthymius of Opso (the Thessalonian), Saint Paul, Patriarch of Constantinople and Saint Porphyrius of Gaza.
Where is Thessalonica located today?
Thessalonica corresponds today to Thessaloniki.