Sts. Cyril and Methodius: Faithful Missionaries
Sts. Cyril and Methodius: Faithful Missionaries
Early Life
Guided by their Uncle
The First Missionary Journey
Called to Spread the Gospel among the Slavs
Opposition and a Meeting with the Pope
Return to Missionary Work and Additional Opposition
Dealing with the Roots of Paganism
Cyril literally took the matter into his own hands by first explaining to the people that there is one all-powerful God who made everything including trees. Cyril then told them that it was an offense to God to worship one of His creations. Then Cyril proceeded to cut down the tree with an ax. Naturally, this upset the people and they expected that Cyril would receive retribution for his actions. Instead, the people rejoiced and asked to know more about God after it rained that very night.
Feast Day (Memorial): February 14
Patrons of Europe
Patrons against storms
Patrons of ecumenism
Patrons of Slavic people