Catholic Saints Saints Cyril & Methodius
Feb 14, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Klein, Scripture scholar and Augustine Institute professor, guides listeners through the lives of brothers Cyril and Methodius. They discuss the invention of the Glagolitic/Cyrillic script to translate Scripture. Conversations cover missions to the Khazars, debates with German missionaries, papal approval in Rome, and how language shapes liturgy and mission.
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Brothers With Complementary Gifts
- Cyril and Methodius were brothers with distinct roles: Methodius was older and monastic, Cyril (Constantine) was the scholar called "the philosopher."
- Cyril pulled Methodius from the monastery to travel and preach at the emperor's request, showing their complementary partnership.
A Childhood Dream Foretells A Vocation
- As a child Cyril dreamed of choosing 'Sophia' (wisdom) as his bride, which later earned him the title "the philosopher."
- This childhood vision framed his lifelong pursuit of wisdom and scholarship.
Debates With Khazar Thinkers
- Cyril debated Jewish and Muslim thinkers with remarkable success among the Khazars, while Methodius faithfully accompanied him.
- Methodius recorded eight discourses of those debates, highlighting their intellectual missionary method.