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Cyril and Methodius
Missionary
Sanctified Life
826 — 885
Thessalonica, Greece
Also Known As
Apostles to the Slavs
Patronage
Europe,Slavic peoples,ecumenism
"Does not God send rain to all alike? Do not all breathe the same air?"
Two Greek brothers who became missionaries to the Slavic peoples. Realizing the Slavs had no written language, Cyril invented the Glagolitic alphabet (precursor to Cyrillic) to translate the Bible and liturgy into their native tongue. They fought for the right to worship in the vernacular.
Historical Legacy
Historical Journey
Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church (1225–1274)
Historical Depiction
Wikimedia Commons Source
Tradition
Dominican Order
Titles & Roles
• Catholic theologian• philosopher• professor• friar
Writings
other
Glagolitic Alphabet
The first alphabet for the Slavic languages.
Sacred Symbols
scroll alphabet
Cyrillic Script
double cross
Eastern Tradition
Life Journey
Early Life
Distinguished scholars/officials in Constantinople.
The Turning Point
Mission to Great Moravia at the request of Prince Rastislav.
Historical Legacy
Defended their Slavic liturgy before the Pope in Rome; translated the Gospels.