Saint Blaise of Amorion was a 10th-century monk from the Byzantine Empire. Born in Amorium during the mid-9th century, he received his education in Constantinople and served as a deacon at Hagia Sophia. His life was marked by significant travel, including a journey to Rome where he was captured and sold to a Bulgarian nobleman. Following his release, he spent nearly two decades living as a monk in Italy, eventually returning to the Byzantine territories to live in monastic communities.
Life and travels
After being released by a nobleman who hoped for his spiritual guidance, Blaise traveled to Rome. He lived there as a monk for eighteen years, gaining a reputation for his deep piety. Seeking to avoid the fame resulting from his holiness, he returned to Constantinople. He lived at the Stoudios Monastery before eventually moving to Mount Athos. He passed away in 908 while visiting Constantinople.