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February 14 · Memorial · White

Sts Cyril and Methodius

(9th century) Greek brothers and missionary bishops to the Slavs. They invented the Glagolitic alphabet, ancestor of Cyrillic, to translate the liturgy and Scriptures into Slavic. Co-patrons of Europe.

When is the feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius?

The feast is celebrated on February 14 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius?

The feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius is celebrated on February 14 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was Sts Cyril and Methodius?

(9th century) Greek brothers and missionary bishops to the Slavs. They invented the Glagolitic alphabet, ancestor of Cyrillic, to translate the liturgy and Scriptures into Slavic. Co-patrons of…

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