Day of Saints Methodius and Cyril, the day of Slavic writing and culture. Day of Slavic Literature and Culture May 24 is the day of remembrance of the creators of Slavic literacy

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First Teachers' Day of Remembrance Slavic peoples– Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers Cyril and Methodius

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History of the holiday 1986 – revival of the holiday 1991 – approved as Public Holiday Every year some city in Russia becomes the host of the holiday. Festivals and concerts are held in all cities

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About the life of Cyril and Methodius Cyril (born in 827, before becoming a monk - Constantine) and Methodius (born in 815, worldly name unknown) were born in the family of a Byzantine military leader from Thessalonica (Greece) St. Methodius - a high-ranking warrior who ruled for about 10 years one of the Slavic principalities subordinate to Byzantium, which gave him the opportunity to learn the Slavic language. St. Cyril was distinguished from an early age mental abilities. While studying at the Thessaloniki school and not yet reaching the age of fifteen, he had already read the books of the most profound of the Fathers of the Church - Gregory the Theologian (IV century)

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About the life of Cyril and Methodius In 861, the emperor summoned Saints Constantine and Methodius from the monastery and sent them to the Khazars to preach the Gospel. In 863, the embassy of the ruler of the Great Moravian Empire (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bohemia, part of Austria and Hungary) Prince Rostislav asked Emperor Michael to send I will gladly go to teachers for preaching in a country that has recently adopted Christianity if they have letters for their language... Teaching without the alphabet and without books is like writing a conversation on water. St. Cyril With the help of brother Methodius, Cyril compiled the Slavic alphabet (the so-called Glagolitic alphabet) in 6 months and translated it into Slavic language books without which Divine services could not be performed: Gospel Aprakos, Apostle, Psalter and selected services

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February 14, 869 at the age of 42, Cyril dies in Rome “You and I, brother, pulled one furrow, like the husband of oxen, and now, I fall on the ridge, ending my life. I know you love your native Olympus very much. Take care, do not leave our ministry even for his sake...” After the death of his brother, Methodius continues his evangelical preaching among the Slavs. “I was not silent out of fear and was always awake on guard.” Thanks to the activities of St. Methodius, both the Czechs and the Poles entered into a military alliance with Moravia, opposing the influence of the Germans. Methodius predicted the day of his death and died on April 6, 885.

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Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius were canonized in ancient times in Russian Orthodox Church The memory of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles enlighteners of the Slavs has been celebrated since the 11th century. The memory of each of the saints. brothers are celebrated on the days of their death: St. Equal to the Apostles. Kirill – February 14 (Old style)/February 27 (according to the new art.). St. Equal to the Apostles Methodius - April 6/April 19. General church memory is celebrated on May 11/May 24

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Slavic alphabet: Cyrillic and Glagolitic Glagolitic Cyril and Methodius “transferred” the sounds of the Slavic language onto parchment using that Glagolitic alphabet. Letter styles have not been preserved Cyrillic In 893, the Cyrillic alphabet appeared, which eventually replaced the Glagolitic alphabet in all Slavic countries Church Slavonic alphabet Russian alphabet Cyrillic letter The model for writing Cyrillic letters was the signs of the Greek statutory alphabet. The charter is a letter when the letters are written straight at the same distance from each other, without slanting - they are, as it were, “arranged”

On May 24, the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture is celebrated annually in all Slavic countries. The origins of this holiday are inextricably linked with the honoring of the Saints Equal to the Apostles Cyril and Methodius - educators of the Slavs, creators Slavic alphabet.

Cyril (secular name Constantine; c. 827-869) and Methodius (secular name unknown; c. 815-885) - brothers, Greeks, natives of the city of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki), came from the family of a Byzantine military leader.

Methodius initially devoted himself to a military career, but around 852 he took monastic vows and later became abbot of the Polychron monastery on Olympus in Bithynia (Asia Minor). Kirill s youth He was distinguished by his passion for science and exceptional philological abilities. He was educated in Constantinople by the greatest scientists of his time - Leo Grammar and Photius (the future patriarch). After training, he was ordained a priest, acted as a librarian, according to another version, skephophylax (vessel guard) of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, and taught philosophy. In 851-852, as part of the embassy of the asikrit (court secretary) George, he arrived at the court of the Arab caliph Muttawakil, where he conducted theological disputes with Muslim scholars.

Cyril and Methodius compiled the Slavic alphabet, translated several liturgical books from Greek into the Slavic language (including selected readings from the Gospel, the Apostolic Epistles and the Psalter), which contributed to the introduction and spread of Slavic worship, and also, based on deep knowledge of Greek and Eastern cultures and summarizing the existing experience of Slavic writing, they offered the Slavs their own alphabet.

The legacy of Cyril and Methodius had a huge impact on the culture of the Slavic states: Bulgaria (and through its mediation - Rus' and Serbia), the Czech Republic, Croatia (the latter maintained the Glagolitic written tradition until modern times). The writing developed by Cyril and Methodius had a huge influence on the development of Russian books and literature. In the minds of many generations of Slavs, Cyril and Methodius are symbols of Slavic writing and Slavic culture.

The cult of Cyril and Methodius became widespread in all Slavic countries, both Orthodox and Catholic (the brothers were canonized soon after their death). Established by the church back in X-XI centuries The day of remembrance of Cyril and Methodius (May 24) in Bulgaria was subsequently turned into a holiday of national education and culture.

In Russia, the celebration of the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Brothers is rooted in the distant past and it was celebrated mainly by the church. There was a period when, under the influence of political circumstances, the historical merits of Cyril and Methodius were forgotten, but already in the 19th century this tradition was revived.

Officially at the state level, the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture was first solemnly celebrated in 1863, in connection with the 1000th anniversary of the creation of the Slavic alphabet by Saints Cyril and Methodius, in the same year a decree was adopted on the celebration of the Day of Remembrance of Saints Cyril and Methodius on May 11 (24 according to the new style).

In the years Soviet power this holiday was unfairly forgotten and restored only in 1986. The idea of ​​resuming a national, public celebration of the memory of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Days of Slavic Literature and Culture in Russia was born in 1985, when the Slavic peoples, together with the world community, celebrated the 1100th anniversary of the death of Saint Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia and Pannonia.

In 1986, the first holiday was held in Murmansk, it was called the “Holiday of Writing”; in subsequent years, the holiday was held in Vologda (1987), Veliky Novgorod (1988), Kyiv (1989) and Minsk (1990).

On January 30, 1991, the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR, by its resolution, declared May 24 the Holiday of Slavic Literature and Culture, thereby giving it state status.

During the celebration in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, all churches in Russia hold Divine Liturgies, religious processions, children's pilgrimage missions to Russian monasteries, scientific and practical conferences, exhibitions, concerts.

Traditionally the International Scientific Conference "Slavic world: community and diversity".

As part of the Days of Slavic Literature and Culture, an award ceremony takes place International Prize St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers Cyril and Methodius, established by the Moscow Patriarchate and the Slavic Foundation of Russia. It is awarded to state and public figures, literary and artistic figures for the preservation and development of the Cyril and Methodius heritage. Prize winners are awarded a bronze sculpture of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles brothers Cyril and Methodius, a diploma and a commemorative medal.

The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources

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Day of Remembrance of the First Teachers of the Slavic Peoples - the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers Cyril and Methodius

Our ancestors knew how to do everything: plow the land, weave canvas, and cut down mansions. They knew a lot of things, but they didn’t know how to read and write, they didn’t know books. And someone had to teach them.

The word “alphabet” comes from the names of the first two letters of the Slavic alphabet: A (az) and B (buki): ABC: AZ + BUKI and the word “alphabet” comes from the names of the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: ALPHABET: ALPHA + VITA The alphabet is much older ABCs. In the 9th century there was no alphabet, and the Slavs did not have their own letters. And therefore there was no writing. The Slavs could not write books or even letters to each other in their language.

Origins of Russian writing ALPHABET: AZ + BUKI Greek letters: Aa Bb Gg Dd Ee Kk Ll Mm ALPHABET: ALPHA + VITA Slavic letters: Aa Vv Gg Dd Ee Kk Ll Mm

Cyrillic

In the 9th century in Byzantium, in the city of Thessaloniki (now the city of Thessaloniki in Greece), two brothers lived - Constantine and Methodius. The city of Thessaloniki (now called Thessaloniki). Greece

St. Methodius St. Methodius is a high-ranking warrior who ruled for about 10 years one of the Slavic principalities subordinate to Byzantium, which gave him the opportunity to learn the Slavic language

St. Cyril St. Cyril was distinguished by his mental abilities from an early age. While studying at the Thessaloniki school and not yet reaching the age of fifteen, he was already reading books

Taking advantage new alphabet, Cyril and Methodius translated a number of liturgical books into Slavic.

The merits of Cyril and Methodius compiled the Slavic alphabet, translated liturgical books from Greek into Slavic, and contributed to the introduction and spread of Slavic worship.

Saints are remembered and honored

Across broad Rus' - our mother, the ringing of bells spreads. Nowadays the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius are glorified for their labors. They remember Cyril and Methodius, the glorious Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers, in Belarus, Macedonia, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, they praise the wise brothers in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia. All the peoples that write in Cyrillic, That have been called Slavic since ancient times, Glorify the feat of their first teachers, their Christian enlighteners.

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"Day of Slavic Literature and Culture"

Sheudzhen Fatima Chemalevna

teachers primary classes MBOU Secondary School No. 4 named after. D.S.Shalyakho

Explanatory note.

Every nation has the right to be proud of its language. Russian language is the richest, beautiful language among those existing on earth and should be proud of it, protect it as a unique cultural and spiritual phenomenon.

Therefore, today an appeal to the origins of spirituality, a moral revival of society, attentive and careful attitude to the Russian language, preserving and enhancing its rich heritage,preservation of centuries-old traditions based on strengthening patriotism, citizenship, responsibility for the fate of the country and small Motherland are of great relevance and significance. Concern for revival national culture based on moral ideals and values, the development of centuries-old folk traditions- the most important tasks of society.

The Day of Slavic Literature and Culture provides an opportunity to look back into the past, to realize the spiritual value and current cultural significance of the feat of the Thessalonian enlighteners.

Target: introduce the history and features of the holiday

Tasks to achieve the goal:

• Open the mind: about the origin of writing, about the origins of Russian writing, about Slavicthe alphabet and its creators, about cultural heritage Russian people, about the celebration of the DaySlavic writing and culture;
• develop personal qualities: tolerance, morality; mental processes: memory, perception, thinking and cognitive processes;
• cultivate a sense of love and respect for the culture of the Russian people;

Class hour script.

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Marks it as

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Teacher: Saints' Dayequal to the apostlesCyril and Methodius, educators

Slavs

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(Display of the textbook “ABC” by V. G., Goretsky, etc.)

What kind of textbook is this? (-ABC.)

What does this book teach?

(-This book introduces letters and teaches reading.)

When you were little, your parents read books to you. When you went to school, you taught yourself to read and write. Do you think our ancestors knew how to read and write?

(Children's answers)

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Listen to N. Konchalovskaya’s poem “How a church literate taught children in the old days.”

Student: In the old days, children studied -

They were taught by the church clerk.

They came at dawn

And the letters repeated like this:

A yes B like AZ yes BUKI,

V – as LEAD, G – VERB.

And a teacher for science

On Saturdays I flogged them.

This is the pen they wrote with

From a goose wing.

This knife is for a reason

It was called penman

They sharpened their pen,

If it wasn't spicy.

It was difficult to read and write

To our ancestors in the old days,

And the girls were supposed to

Don't learn anything.

Only boys were trained.

Deacon with a pointer in his hand

I read books to them in a sing-song manner

In church language.

How did you learn to read and write in the old days?

(Children's answers)

Have letters always existed?

(-No, they didn’t exist before; ancient people didn’t even learn to speak right away.)

It’s hard to believe, but once upon a time our ancestors, the Slavs, did not have books at all, because there were no letters with which to write down Slavic speech.

After acceptance Christian religion The Slavs began to use Latin and Greek letters instead of their simplest signs. But this was not very convenient, since these letters could not convey all the features of Slavic speech.

Have you ever wondered where and when letters appeared? Today we will try to answer this question. But first let’s compare the words ALPHABET and ABC. Is there a difference between them? If so, which one?

(-The words ALPHABET and ABC mean the same thing: a group of words arranged in a certain established order. But their origins are different.

In the Old Church Slavonic alphabet, each letter has its own name. Opens the Old Church Slavonic alphabet АЗЪ, which denotes the sound [a]. AZ is the name of God. In the Bible, the Lord says: “I am God” - “I am God.”

The name of the second letter is BUKI. It denotes the sounds [b] and [b, ]. BEECHES are letters. The word “letters” comes from the name of the beech tree. The ancient Germans made beech tablets and used them for writing.

Add the first and second letter. What happened?

AZBUKA is a Slavic word, derived from the name of the first two letters of the Slavic alphabet: AZB and BUKI. AZ + BUKI = ABC.

The word alphabet comes to us from the Greek language and comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet. ALPHA+VITA=ALPHABET.

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AZ, BUKI, VEDI... For several centuries, a person’s first acquaintance with a book began with these letters. And more than a thousand years ago, this alphabet, later named Cyrillic in honor of its creator, became the basis of writing.

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Take a careful look at the Old Church Slavonic alphabet and tell me if there are any letters in it that are unfamiliar to you?

(-There are letters in the Old Church Slavonic alphabet that are no longer in the Russian language.)

Name these letters.

How and where did our alphabet come from, and why is it called Cyrillic?

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In the 9th century in Byzantium, in the city of Thessaloniki (now the city of Thessaloniki in Greece), two brothers lived - Constantine and Methodius.

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Teacher: Everything at school seemed interesting and surprising to Konstantin, and he kept pestering his older brother with questions:

Kirill. - Why does the teacher always speak Greek? I heard that in the shop he spoke excellent Slavic.

Methodius. - So it’s in the shop. And at school you can only speak Greek. Because books, knowledge – everything comes from the Greeks.

Kirill. - Why don’t the Slavs have their own books?

Methodius. - Because you can’t write in Slavic.

Kirill. - Like this? So I’ll take it and write “house”.

Methodius. - But you can’t write “I live in a house” anymore, because you don’t have enough letters.

Kirill (shouting) - So I’ll figure it out!

Teacher : At this time, their school teacher passed by. He heard the brothers talking.

Teacher. - Don’t you know that only cultural languages ​​are worthy of ink and parchment - Latin and Greek. All other languages ​​are rude and barbaric, and you cannot write in them!

Kirill. - No, you can! So I will grow up and come up with letters for the Slavs. They will write, and no worse than the Greeks.

Teacher: Years have passed. The brothers grew up and learned. But the dream of creating a Slavic alphabet did not leave his younger brother. He worked hard and came up with initial letters, and from them he made up the alphabet.

But coming up with ideas is half the battle. It is necessary to translate from Greek into Slavic books so that the Slavs have something to read. This turned out to be a very difficult task, and Kirill alone could not cope. His elder brother Methodius began to help him.

Student: Having prayed to God in the morning,

The saint bent over the leaf

He brought the letters to his pen

Radiant golden angel.

And the letters of the Slavic ligature lay down,

And line after line ran,

Becoming a great book,

Sent by the Divine hand.

And it seemed like the shine of the heavenly stars

This book carefully preserves

And, it seemed, Jesus Christ himself

He speaks to us in Slavic!

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The great work of creating the Old Church Slavonic alphabet was accomplished by the brothers Cyril and Methodius. Main merit in this case belongs to Kirill. Methodius was his faithful assistant. Compiling the Slavic alphabet, they were able to catch the basic sounds in the sound of the Slavic language and found for each of them letter designations. In memory of the great feat of the brothers, on May 24, all Slavic countries celebrate the Day of Slavic Culture and Literature or the Day of Remembrance of Cyril and Methodius.

The holy brothers not only gave the Slavic people the alphabet and laid the foundation of literature, writing and culture in general.

Previously, this holiday was considered a church holiday. IN modern world The Day of Slavic Culture and Literature is a holiday of enlightenment, native word, native book, native culture and literature.

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Student: Across broad Rus' - our mother
The bells ring out.

Now the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius
They are glorified for their labors

Student: Remember Cyril and Methodius,

Glorious brothers, equal to the apostles,
In Belarus, in Macedonia,
In Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia,
The wise brothers are praised in Bulgaria,
In Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia.

Student: All the peoples who write in Cyrillic,

What have been called Slavic since ancient times,

They glorify the feat of the first teachers,
Christian enlighteners.

On May 24, the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture is celebrated annually in all Slavic countries. The origins of this holiday are inextricably linked with the honoring of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius - the enlighteners of the Slavs, the creators of the Slavic alphabet.

Cyril (secular name Constantine; c. 827-869) and Methodius (secular name unknown; c. 815-885) - brothers, Greeks, natives of the city of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki), came from the family of a Byzantine military leader.

Methodius initially devoted himself to a military career, but around 852 he took monastic vows and later became abbot of the Polychron monastery on Olympus in Bithynia (Asia Minor). From a young age, Kirill was distinguished by his passion for science and exceptional philological abilities. He was educated in Constantinople by the greatest scientists of his time - Leo Grammar and Photius (the future patriarch). After training, he was ordained a priest, acted as a librarian, according to another version, skephophylax (vessel guard) of the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, and taught philosophy. In 851-852, as part of the embassy of the asikrit (court secretary) George, he arrived at the court of the Arab caliph Muttawakil, where he conducted theological disputes with Muslim scholars.

Cyril and Methodius compiled the Slavic alphabet, translated several liturgical books from Greek into the Slavic language (including selected readings from the Gospel, the Apostolic Epistles and the Psalter), which contributed to the introduction and spread of Slavic worship, and also, based on deep knowledge of Greek and Eastern cultures and summarizing the existing experience of Slavic writing, they offered the Slavs their own alphabet.

The legacy of Cyril and Methodius had a huge impact on the culture of the Slavic states: Bulgaria (and through its mediation - Rus' and Serbia), the Czech Republic, Croatia (the latter maintained the Glagolitic written tradition until modern times). The writing developed by Cyril and Methodius had a huge influence on the development of Russian books and literature. In the minds of many generations of Slavs, Cyril and Methodius are symbols of Slavic writing and Slavic culture.

The cult of Cyril and Methodius became widespread in all Slavic countries, both Orthodox and Catholic (the brothers were canonized soon after their death). The day of remembrance of Cyril and Methodius (May 24), established by the church back in the 10th-11th centuries, was later turned into a holiday of national education and culture in Bulgaria.

In Russia, the celebration of the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Brothers is rooted in the distant past and it was celebrated mainly by the church. There was a period when, under the influence of political circumstances, the historical merits of Cyril and Methodius were forgotten, but already in the 19th century this tradition was revived.

Officially at the state level, the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture was first solemnly celebrated in 1863, in connection with the 1000th anniversary of the creation of the Slavic alphabet by Saints Cyril and Methodius, in the same year a decree was adopted on the celebration of the Day of Remembrance of Saints Cyril and Methodius on May 11 (24 according to the new style).

During the years of Soviet power, this holiday was unfairly forgotten and restored only in 1986. The idea of ​​resuming a national, public celebration of the memory of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the Days of Slavic Literature and Culture in Russia was born in 1985, when the Slavic peoples, together with the world community, celebrated the 1100th anniversary of the death of Saint Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia and Pannonia.

In 1986, the first holiday was held in Murmansk, it was called the “Holiday of Writing”; in subsequent years, the holiday was held in Vologda (1987), Veliky Novgorod (1988), Kyiv (1989) and Minsk (1990).

On January 30, 1991, the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR, by its resolution, declared May 24 the Holiday of Slavic Literature and Culture, thereby giving it state status.

During the celebration in the Assumption Cathedral of the Kremlin, Divine liturgies, religious processions, children's pilgrimage missions to Russian monasteries, scientific and practical conferences, exhibitions, and concerts are held in all Russian churches.

The International Scientific Conference "Slavic World: Community and Diversity" is traditionally held.

As part of the Days of Slavic Literature and Culture, the award ceremony for the laureates of the International Prize of St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Brothers Cyril and Methodius, established by the Moscow Patriarchate and the Slavic Foundation of Russia. It is awarded to state and public figures, literary and artistic figures for the preservation and development of the Cyril and Methodius heritage. Prize winners are awarded a bronze sculpture of the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles brothers Cyril and Methodius, a diploma and a commemorative medal.

The material was prepared based on information from RIA Novosti and open sources

In those years when a split occurred between the Western Church and its Eastern Orthodox sister, the process of Christianization of peoples began to increase with redoubled force in the Slavic lands. Looking back into the past, we see that the Lord called them to fill the ranks of his church, sending wise mentors to them from the educated and advanced - at that time - Byzantium. Thanks to them, the light of Orthodoxy shone fully for all Slavs.

Brothers from the city of Thessalonica

Celebrated annually on May 24, Culture Day has been a holiday since ancient times. And although it had a different name, it had the same meaning - honoring the memory of two great enlighteners, who through their labors acquired the crowns of holiness. These teachers of the Slavic peoples were born in the 9th century, in one of largest cities Byzantium - Thessalonica (otherwise - Thessaloniki), but they accomplished the main work of their lives in the Slavic lands, to which the Lord vouchsafed them to go.

Cyril (baptized Constantine) and Methodius were siblings and grew up in a wealthy and educated family. Their father, a professional military man, served the emperor and held high positions at court. WITH early childhood The brothers, in addition to their native Greek, also heard the Slavic language, which was spoken by many representatives of the tribes living around. Over time, the young men mastered it perfectly. The elder brother Methodius, having decided to follow in his father’s footsteps, became a military man and even made significant progress in this area, but over time he abandoned military career and became a simple monk.

Future educators of the Slavs

His younger brother Konstantin, having received an excellent education, even in his homeland became the creator of the Glagolitic alphabet - the Slavic alphabet - and began to translate the Gospel into this language. It is known that while in Constantinople, he studied philosophy, dialectics, mathematics and a number of other sciences from the best teachers of his time. Soon, having become a priest, he received a position as a library superintendent at the famous one, and a year later - as a teacher at Magnavra University, which he had recently graduated from. He greatly expanded his education during his stay in Korsun, where he spent considerable time together with Byzantine diplomats.

Brothers' Mission in Bulgaria

But the main thing awaited the brothers ahead. In 862, a delegation from a local ruler arrived in Constantinople from Moravia, asking to send him mentors who could convey to the people the teachings of Christ on their native language. In response, the emperor and patriarch sent brothers to carry out this great mission. A year later, Constantine, together with Methodius and his disciples, became the creators of the alphabet, which was based on Old Slavonic language, and translated a number of books from the Holy Scriptures into Bulgarian.

While in Moravia, the brothers conducted a wide educational activities among the local population. They not only taught literacy, but also helped organize religious services for their mission. Their mission lasted about three years, during which they created the necessary basis for the baptism of Bulgaria, which took place in 864. In 867, while already in Rome, Constantine fell ill from a serious illness, and shortly before his death he became a monk under the name Cyril.

Feast in honor of the holy brothers

In memory of the deeds of these great educators, May 24 and culture was established. Its roots go back to the 10th-11th centuries, when their annual commemoration, held on May 24, became a custom in Bulgaria. Days of remembrance for each of them were also established separately. All this speaks of recognition of the brothers’ invaluable services to national culture Slavic peoples. Starting from the 18th - 19th centuries - a period that went down in history as the Bulgarian revival - Slavic writing began to be celebrated.

In Rus', the celebration of this day became a custom quite late. Only in 1863 it was introduced into use by a special decree. And in the recent past, in 1985, in connection with the 1100th anniversary of the repose of St. Methodius, it was decided to consider this day not only a religious holiday, but also a national one. That is why the Day of Slavic Writing is celebrated on May 24.

Government and Church Initiatives

In 1991, the celebrations were given official status. At a government meeting held on January 30, a resolution was adopted, according to which the whole country began to celebrate new holiday― May 24, Day of Slavic Literature and Culture. It is interesting that every year a new settlement is chosen as its capital.

It is symbolic that on the night preceding the Light Christ's Resurrection this year, the Patriarch lit a candle for the Slavic Movement, aimed at popularizing and preserving cultural values Slavic peoples. This good action is a kind of expedition along the main transport arteries, connecting the most important historical centers countries.

Celebration in Moscow

Initially, it was decided not to bind May 24 - and culture - within the framework of any specific scenario, but to give complete creative freedom to its organizers in each specific case.

This opened up wide scope for holding various conferences, folklore concerts, meetings with writers, festivals and other events aimed at further development national Slavic culture.

In Moscow, the holiday of May 24 (Day of Slavic Literature) began this year with a solemn address to all Russians by the head of the church, followed by a concert under open air, which, in terms of the scale of the event and the number of participants of the artists who performed in it, became an event of an all-Russian scale. This was covered by representatives of leading media mass media from all over the world. Such events are an excellent way to strengthen mutual understanding between representatives of different nations.

Celebrations in the city on the Neva

May 24, 2015, the Day of Slavic Literature, was celebrated brightly and interestingly in St. Petersburg. Here, on the steps of St. Isaac's Cathedral, which is one of the symbols of the city on the Neva, a choir of three thousand people performed, which included, along with professional musicians, members of amateur groups also entered. It is interesting that two years ago, on these same steps, St. Petersburg residents and guests of the city heard the singing of a choir consisting of 4,335 people.

This year huge team performed seventeen well-known and beloved songs among the people. However, the events for the Day of Slavic Literature (May 24) this year were not limited to this. Also, already traditional meetings were held with writers whose works had become loved by St. Petersburg residents, and performances were also performed in many parks of the city. folklore groups. This day will be remembered for a long time by everyone who took part in the celebrations.