Story St. Cyril and Methodius

The saints Cyril and Methodius have had a long journey through life, thanks to which we can still explore the riches and fruits of their mission resounding around us even now. It suffices if we are attentive and allow our sight to see beyond the horizon of material landmarks tied to them. What could we see? The determination of our Slavic brethren, with which they abandoned their advanced cultural environment to set out into an unknown land. They went ahead in the light of their faith. They have given the local folk depth and enthusiasm for the joyous tidings of the gospels, i.e. the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. This enthusiasm subsequently formed the rules of life in Greater Moravia. For this they needed script. Even before they set out, they invented and brought along the Slavic Glagolitic alphabet (Hlaholice in Czech), which could set down the language of the time with all its peculiarities. They passed on their knowledge and faith in a peaceful, wise man­ner. Their mission was accompanied throughout by a special emphasis on dialogue and an understanding of the culture they...