Saint Naum of Ohrid

Saint Naum of Ohrid was a 10th-century Christian monk and missionary, known for his role in the development of the Slavic literacy and culture. He co-founded the Saints Cyril and Methodius' mission, which aimed to spread Christianity and education among the Slavic peoples. Naum established a monastery near Lake Ohrid in present-day North Macedonia, where he taught and translated religious texts into the Slavic language. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, celebrated for his contributions to the Christian faith and the promotion of the Cyrillic alphabet. His legacy endures in religious and cultural traditions in the region.