Saint Cyril

Saint Cyril, born in the 9th century, was a Byzantine scholar and missionary best known for creating the Glagolitic alphabet, which was designed to translate the Bible into the Slavic languages. Along with his brother Methodius, he helped spread Christianity among the Slavic peoples and developed the Cyrillic alphabet, still used in many Slavic countries today. His work was instrumental in fostering literacy, cultural identity, and religious understanding in Eastern Europe. Cyril's contributions earned him recognition as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions, highlighting his lasting impact on language, religion, and education.