St Peter’s Anglican Church

SS Cyril and Methodius - February 14

Missionaries to the Slavs

Cyril and Methodius are honoured for their missionary work to the southern Slavs, and as pioneers of Slavic literature. They were brothers, born in Thessalonica, Methodius about 815, and Constantine (later known as Cyril) in 826. Both were very well educated, with some experience in diplomatic work. Both also had an interest in a monastic life-style and were familiar with Slavonic speech. Read more...