The second commemoration we observe this Sunday is taken from the fixed calendar book of the months. The Menaion for June 14 celebrates St. Elijah the prophet and St. Methodios I, Patriarch of Constantinople. Methodios is someone extremely special to me. You see, he was the subject of my doctoral studies. I spent time getting to know Saint Methodios. I could go on for many pages about this saint of the Church. Reading my book (See link below) I would like to point out that Patriarch Methodios started out as a complete stranger, but the real man came to life as I studied him. I understood his humanity, moreover I became aware of his sanctity and the contribution he made to the Church. Each of us need to know a saint, really know him or her. They are more than names on a calendar or a figures in an icon, they are people who struggled and overcame their humanity to become a reflection of Christ. Holy Saints of God Pray for Us! ]]>
