Christianisation of the Slavs

The Christianisation of the Slavs refers to the process by which Slavic peoples adopted Christianity, primarily between the 9th and 12th centuries. This transformation was influenced by missionaries, such as Saints Cyril and Methodius, who created the Glagolitic alphabet and translated the Bible and liturgical texts into Slavic languages. The adoption of Christianity helped unify the diverse Slavic tribes under common religious practices, facilitated the development of writing and education, and played a crucial role in their integration into European culture and politics. This movement significantly shaped the identities of several modern Slavic nations.