Saint · 826–869
Cyril and Methodius
New Calendar May 24 Old Calendar June 6
Why they are a saint
Cyril (Greek: Κύριλλος, romanized: Kýrillos; born Constantine [Greek: Κωνσταντίνος, romanized: Konstantínos]; 826–869) and Methodius (Μεθόδιος, Methódios; born Michael [Greek: Μιχαήλ, romanized: Michaíl]; 815–885) were brothers, Byzantine Christian theologians and missionaries. The Orthodox Church commemorates Cyril and Methodius on May 24.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Cyril and Methodius as a patron when they bear the name Cyril at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on May 24. Bulgarian Orthodox faithful also honor his as one of their own.
Prayer
O holy Cyril and Methodius, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.