THREE DAYS OF PRAYERS IN HONOUR OF SAINTS CYRIL AND METHODIUS – DAY 1

On February 14th, the day of two saints who were brothers and born in the 9th century is celebrated. As a result of their work, Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius are venerated for their educational and cultural mission among the Slavic people.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.

O Lord hear my prayers,
and let my cry come unto you

Examination of conscience…

Lord have mercy…

Christ have mercy…

Lord have mercy…

OPENING PRAYER

God the Father of kindness, enlightened by the missionary ideal of Saint Cyril and Methodius, may we too be clothed with the grace to bring the message of love that flows from the gospel to the most abandoned men and women of our time, bearing witnesses to the life of the gospel in the imitation of saint Cyril and Methodius. through their humble prayers, may we come to enjoy the graces of (name your intentions). Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, pray for us.

MEDITATION: THE STORY OF THE TWO BROTHERS – CYRIL AND METHODIUS

(Part 1 – BRIEF BIOGRAPHY)

São Cirilo e São Metódio

Both were born in Thessalonica in Greece. Children of an Emperor’s servant. Methodius was 2 years old when his brother, Cyril, was born in Thessalonica in northeastern Greece in 827. Cyril was given the name Constantine at his baptism. Methodius entered the service of the Byzantine emperor and worked faithfully, if without distinction, for a number of years. Constantine studied at the imperial university in Constantinople but refused the offer of a governor’s post and asked instead to be ordained a priest. He was more intellectually inclined than Methodius and spent some years as the official librarian of the most important church in eastern Europe, Hagia Sophia in Constantinople. He taught philosophy for a time at the imperial university and was sent by Patriarch Ignatius on one occasion to the Arabian caliph’s court as a member of a delegation to discuss theology with the pagans.

In the meantime, Methodius had left government service and entered a monastery in Bithynia east of Constantinople. In 856 Constantine also decided to withdraw from the active life of a scholar-churchman and joined Methodius in the same monastery. The brothers’ solitude lasted only 4 years. In 860 they were sent by Patriarch Ignatius to assure the Christian faith of the Khazars in Russia, who were wavering in the face of strong Jewish and Moslem influence. When they were on their return journey, Constantine discovered what he believed to be the bones of an early Christian pope, St. Clement of Rome, and carried them with him for the rest of his life.

Saint Cyril abandoned everything to live a great holy adventure with his brother Saint Methodius. Together, moved by the Spirit, they went to meet the Slavic peoples. Because of this, they got to know Slavic culture deeply. The language, the customs, the love for those people, all this was fundamental for Saint Cyril, together with his brother, to present the living Gospel, Jesus Christ.

  • (Culled from the Catholic online Encyclopedia)

TO BE CONTINUED…

The Church of St. Cyril and Methodius: A History Old and New Czech Center Museum Houston - A place to celebrate our world's art, music, dance and diverse cultures — What toCONCLUDING PRAYER

Blessed be Saints Cyril and Methodius. Patrons of Europe, who serve as an example to us with their prayers, ingenuity, and consistent apostolic work, and continue to be, more than a millennium later. Inspirers of fruitful dialogue, harmony, and fraternal encounter between Churches, States, and peoples! May their shining example awaken many imitators in our day too, and create new paths of peace and harmony. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, pray for us!
 
Blessing+

Through the intercession of saints Cyril and Methodius, may the Lord bless + us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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Shalom!
Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Immaculada Conceição, Paulo Ramos, Maranhão, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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Adaeze
Adaeze
2 years ago

Saints Cyril and Methodius intercede for us. Amen

Jenny Nwatu
Jenny Nwatu
2 years ago

Saints Cyril and Methodius , pray for us

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius intercede for our country Nigeria in this coming election

Adebayo Olabode Micheal
Adebayo Olabode Micheal
1 year ago
Reply to  Roselyn Demawa

Amen

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

Sts Cyril and Methodius, pray for us.

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius, pray for us Amen

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

God give me the grace to always crave for Your Kingdom

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
1 year ago

Saints Cyril and Methodius continue to intercede for my family. Amen

Uchesobola
Uchesobola
1 year ago

Amen

Anny
Anny
1 year ago

Amen.

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
1 year ago

Thank you FR Chinaka. May the Lord Almighty surprise us all with answers to our prayers amen

Priscilla Ugbir
Priscilla Ugbir
1 year ago

Through the intersection of St Cyril and Methodius, may God bless and hear us, Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
1 year ago

St Cyril and St Methodius pray for us and increase the apostolic zeal in all Christians

Regina Ikpeni
Regina Ikpeni
1 year ago

May St Cyriland St Methodius intercede for our country Nigeria that our chistian faith may continue to sustain us in the face of adversity. Amen

Grace
Grace
1 year ago

Amen

Markus dauda
Markus dauda
1 year ago

All the saints in heaven continue to interceed for us…. Amen

Adebayo Olabode Micheal
Adebayo Olabode Micheal
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius intercede for my marriage and others praying for fruit of the womb

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Amen

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
1 year ago

St. Cyril and St. Methodius, pray for us. Amen.

Angela Usoh
Angela Usoh
1 year ago

Amen

christiana
christiana
1 year ago

Amen

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Saint Cyril and Methodius…..Pray for us and our country Nigeria. Amen!!!!

Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
Ndu-kanebi, Lauretta
1 year ago

St. Cyril and St. Methodius, pray for us.

Maureen Obiageli ldiegbe
Maureen Obiageli ldiegbe
1 year ago

St. Cyril and St. Mathadius pray for us. Amen

Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
Lilian Uzoamaka Anyanwu
1 year ago

Saints Cyril and Methodius pray for us

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Amen

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius intercede for us

Maryjoy Ifeyinwa.
Maryjoy Ifeyinwa.
1 year ago

Sts. Cyril and Methodius, pray for us!!!

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
1 year ago

Amen

Dora Faleye
Dora Faleye
1 year ago

Saints Cyril and Methodius intercede for us

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

Thank You JESUS……

Abuo Felicia Effah
Abuo Felicia Effah
1 year ago

Amen

Margaret orevaoghene
Margaret orevaoghene
1 year ago

May my four months salary to be paid and may my relationship with frank be blessed touched by God through your intercession

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

Amen

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Intercede for us holy saints of God

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
1 year ago

Amen

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, pray for us! Amen

Dorothy Abaver
Dorothy Abaver
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius pray for us

Akujieze Mary-Ann
Akujieze Mary-Ann
1 year ago

Amen

Juliet Chinenye
Juliet Chinenye
1 year ago

Amen

Clement
Clement
1 year ago

Amen!

Felicity
Felicity
1 year ago

Amen

Bridget ighodalo
Bridget ighodalo
1 year ago

Saints Cyril & Methodius pray for us Ame n

Mojisola
Mojisola
1 year ago

Amen

Angela Sewuese Abutu.
Angela Sewuese Abutu.
1 year ago

Amen

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen

Agbalu Glory francisca
Agbalu Glory francisca
1 year ago

Saint Cyril and Methodius pray for us amen

Georgemary
Georgemary
1 year ago

Saint Cyril and Methodeus pray for us. Amen

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
1 year ago

Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius, pray for Us .

Idudu Maureen
Idudu Maureen
1 year ago

Amen

Njideka ihionu
Njideka ihionu
1 year ago

St Cyril and Methodius please help me to persevere on my prayer

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