St. Cyril (Constantine)

St. Cyril, also known as Constantine, was a 9th-century Christian missionary and scholar famous for creating the Cyrillic alphabet, which allowed Slavic peoples to read and write their own language. He and his brother Methodius translated important religious texts into Old Church Slavonic, helping spread Christianity and literacy among the Slavs. Recognized as a saint in both Eastern and Western Christian traditions, Cyril’s work significantly influenced Slavic culture, religion, and education, fostering a sense of identity and spiritual unity among the peoples who adopted his script and teachings.