"At the height of the tumultuous developments taking place in Central and Eastern Europe in the ninth century, two Greek missionaries from Thessalonica came to the fore. Their work of acculturation among the Slavs, had far-reaching and lasting changes upon European life. This book looks back over the life and work of these two outstanding figures and analyzes their ecclesiastical and cultural mission. Their presence in the Crimea was closely bound up with several aspects of Byzantium's ecclesiastical policy and programs of acculturation, and also with the Russians' first encounter with Christianity." "In presenting the Slavs with an alphabet and the written work, the brothers transmitted to them the world, and thus it was in Cyril and Methodius' time, and thanks to their work, that Great Moravia reached the height of its vigor and prosperity as a central European state. The Cyrillo-Methodian tradition lived on, spreading among the Slavic peoples and laying the foundation of their spiritual life."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Cyril and Methodius of Thessalonica

Cyril and Methodius--creators of the Slavonic Script

A month before the date chosen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our church I was asked to write this book. I asked all those around me for stories and anecdotes but few were forthcoming, so forgive me if my own family features a bit more than it should. I knew a little of the history of the pioneer farming families and the gum digging days, and thought this was a great way to make sure some of that history of the area and the little country church was not lost.

50 Years of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church

Saints Cyril and Methodius

The Legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the Russian Orthodox Church

Christianity among the Slavs, the heritage of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Cyril and Methodius, renowned as the "Apostles to the Slavs," were 9th-century Byzantine brothers and Christian missionaries who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity and fostering literacy in the Slavic-speaking regions of Europe. They are celebrated for creating the Cyrillic alphabet, which continues to be the writing system used for several Slavic languages today. Their profound cultural and religious contributions not only established a strong Christian presence in the Slavic world but also paved the way for the development of indigenous Slavic literature, ultimately leaving an enduring legacy that endures to this day.

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