Old Church Slavic

Old Church Slavic is an ancient liturgical language developed in the 9th century, used primarily for religious texts and prayers in Slavic nations. It is based on the dialects spoken in the Balkans and was standardized by Saints Cyril and Methodius. As the first written form of many Slavic languages, it influenced the development of modern Slavic languages like Bulgarian, Serbian, and Croatian. While no longer spoken conversationally, Old Church Slavic remains important in Eastern Orthodox Christian liturgy and provides valuable insights into early Slavic culture and history.