Ignatius of Methymna
Hierarch
Commemorated October 14
Our father among the saints Ignatius of Methymna was the Metropolitan of the Metropolis of Mithymna , also Metropolis of Mithymnis. He was the founder of the Monasteries of Panagia Myrtidiotissa and Leimonos dedicated to the Archangel Michael , and a Wonderworker . Mithymna is an ancient name for the city on Lesbos island in Greece that is today called Mollyvos. His feast day is October 14 .
Troparion
As a rule of faith and model of tenderness, and teacher of abstinence hath the reality shewn thee unto thy flock; there withal hast thou acquired by humility greatness, by poverty riches; O father hierarch Ignatius, intercede before Christ the God that our souls may be saved.
Kontakion
O divine thunder, spiritual trumpet, planter of faith and cutter off of heresies, great favourite of the Trinity, hierarch Ignatius, standing with the angels before God do ever and unceasingly pray for us all.
Source: OrthodoxWiki
