Boris's Edict of 865

Boris's Edict of 865 was a significant decree by Boris I of Bulgaria that established Christianity as the official state religion. This decision aimed to unite the diverse peoples of Bulgaria under a common faith, promoting political cohesion and cultural integration. Boris sought to strengthen his authority and align Bulgaria with the more powerful Christian states of Europe. The edict marked a pivotal shift in Bulgarian identity, fostering literacy and education through the church, and laying the groundwork for a flourishing Slavic culture and the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet in subsequent years.