Saint Clement of Ohrid

Saint Clement of Ohrid was a 9th-century Byzantine scholar, missionary, and composer who played a vital role in developing the Slavic literary and religious culture. He co-founded the Ohrid Literary School, which promoted literacy, education, and Christian teachings among the Slavs, using the Cyrillic script he helped devise. Recognized as a saint in both Eastern Orthodoxy and the Catholic Church, he is celebrated for his contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Slavic language and culture, fostering spiritual and educational growth in the Balkan region.