On the Day of the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, the name day of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and Slavic literature, everyone who bears the name Cyril (meaning – lordly), Kirila, Kirilka, Kerana, Kirko, Kiro, Kircho, Kiryak, Metodi celebrates (means – researcher). . Already in the early Middle Ages, May 11 was designated as a day in memory of the Slavic first teachers, because their apostolic work united them in one and they are equal in dignity.
May 11 is celebrated as a church holiday of the two brothers, and May 24 is celebrated as the Day of Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture and of Slavic Writing.
Constantine the Philosopher (827 – 869), called in monasticism Cyril and his older brother Methodius, came from noble parents Leo and Maria, who were Slavs from Thessalonica.
Since the family was wealthy, Constantine studied together with the children of the Byzantine kings and boyars at the famous Magnaur school in Constantinople. Completing his education, he received the nickname Philosopher. Soon after, he began work as a patriarchal librarian and professor of philosophy.
His older brother Methodius (815 – 885) chose a military career from his early years. After ruling a Slavic region for many years (843 – 851), he felt God’s calling. He renounced the post he held and entered the monastery on Mount Olympus. There he met his brother Konstantin.
It was a turning point in both of their lives. Inseparable, they carried out their greatest work – the creation of Slavic writing and Christian education. On the date of May 11, the memory of the holy brothers has been honored since the early Middle Ages.
The Orthodox Church also honors them as one of the Seven Saints along with their disciples Clement, Nahum, Angelarius, Gorazd and Sava.
Source: BLITZ
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