Michael Maleinos | |
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 Michael Maleinos (icon, 1630s) | |
| Born | Manuel Maleinos c. 894 Cappadocia (modern-day Turkey) |
| Residence | Mount Kyminas (modern-day Bursa, Turkey) |
| Died | 12 July 961 Mount Kyminas (modern-day Bursa, Turkey) |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | July 12 |
Tradition or genre | Byzantine monasticism |
Saint Michael Maleinos (Greek: Μιχαήλ Μαλεΐνος, c. 894–12 July 961) was a Byzantine monk who commanded great respect among Christians of Asia Minor. He was the brother of general Constantine Maleinos and uncle of Nikephoros Phokas, who was greatly influenced by Michael and became Byzantine emperor several years after Michael's death. His feast day is July 12.