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Old Church Slavonic (also known as Old Church Slavic, Old Slavonic, or Old Bulgarian) was the first Slavic literary language. It was developed by the brothers Cyril and Methodius in the 9th century for the purpose of translating the Bible and other religious texts into the Slavic languages.
History[edit | edit source]
Old Church Slavonic was created in the 9th century by the Byzantine missionaries Saints Cyril and Methodius. The language was based on the Slavic dialects spoken in the region of Thessaloniki, which was part of the Byzantine Empire. The brothers used this language to translate the Bible and other liturgical texts, which helped to spread Christianity among the Slavic peoples.
Alphabet[edit | edit source]
The original alphabet used for Old Church Slavonic was the Glagolitic alphabet, which was later replaced by the Cyrillic alphabet. The Glagolitic alphabet was created by Saint Cyril and is considered to be the oldest known Slavic alphabet. The Cyrillic alphabet, which was developed by the disciples of Cyril and Methodius, eventually became the standard script for many Slavic languages.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Old Church Slavonic was primarily used for religious texts and liturgical purposes. It played a crucial role in the cultural and religious development of the Slavic peoples. The language was used in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches for centuries.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Old Church Slavonic has had a lasting impact on the Slavic languages and cultures. It is considered the liturgical language of the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches. Many modern Slavic languages, such as Bulgarian, Russian, and Serbian, have been influenced by Old Church Slavonic.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Saints Cyril and Methodius
- Glagolitic alphabet
- Cyrillic alphabet
- Slavic languages
- Eastern Orthodox Church
- Eastern Catholic Churches
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