858 AD Saints Cyril and Methodius commissioned to evangelize the Slavs

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Introduction In 858 AD, two remarkable figures, Saint Cyril (827-869) and Saint Methodius (815-885), were commissioned by the Byzantine Empire to evangelize the Slavic peoples. These Byzantine brothers, celebrated for their profound impact on the Christianization and cultural development of the Slavic world, embarked on a mission that would have enduring significance. Their journeys not […]