Byzantine Saints: Saint Meletius, Archbishop of Antioch (12 February)

Описание: St. Meletius of Antioch, commemorated on February 12th, was one of the great defenders of the Catholic faith during the Arian crisis of the 4th century.

Originally Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia (c. 357), he was later summoned to Antioch by Emperor Constantius to combat the growing Arian heresy. Though appointed to the See of Antioch, St. Meletius courageously opposed Arianism and was unjustly deposed three times through the intrigues of heretics.

Despite persecution and exile, he remained known for his extraordinary gentleness, humility, and pastoral charity. He believed that the seeds of true doctrine grow best in soil cultivated by virtue.

St. Meletius ordained St. Basil the Great as deacon and baptized and encouraged St. John Chrysostom — two towering pillars of Orthodoxy. Later, Chrysostom would lovingly eulogize his former archbishop.

After exile under Julian the Apostate and restoration under Emperor Jovian (363), St. Meletius authored his “Exposition of the Faith,” helping bring many Arians back to the true doctrine of the Trinity.

In 381, under Emperor Theodosius the Great, he presided at the beginning of the Second Ecumenical Council in Constantinople. In a powerful gesture, he raised three fingers and then one, proclaiming:

"We understand three hypostases, and we speak about a single nature."

Shortly after, he fell asleep in the Lord during the council. St. Gregory of Nyssa delivered his eulogy. His relics were later transferred from Constantinople to Antioch.

St. Meletius stands as a model of courage, theological clarity, humility, and fatherly leadership in times of doctrinal crisis.

Pray for us, O holy Archbishop Meletius!

0:00 – Introduction
0:20 – Bishop of Sebaste & Called to Antioch
0:34 – The Arian Crisis & Three Exiles
0:50 – His Extraordinary Gentleness
1:06 – Ordaining St. Basil the Great
1:12 – Baptizing & Guiding St. John Chrysostom
1:21 – Exile Under Julian the Apostate
1:30 – Return Under Emperor Jovian
1:35 – “Exposition of the Faith”
1:43 – The Second Ecumenical Council (381)
2:00 – The Trinity Declaration
2:18 – Falling Asleep in the Lord
2:22 – Eulogy by St. Gregory of Nyssa
2:30 – Transfer of His Relics

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