Mission of "Slavic Apostles" Cyril and Methodius in the Encyclical of Pope John Paul II "Slavoruv apostoli"

Abstract

The scientific solution to such a problem as the spread of Christian religion on the territory of the Slavic peoples and the emergence of Slavic script is directly related to the names of the "Slavic apostles" of Cyril (Constantine) and Methodius (probably Michael), is one of the most difficult plots of all world history. The problem is, having today, without exaggeration, the "ocean" of literature, nevertheless, remains far from the final solution. However, this very complex scientific and theological problem and in 1985 devoted his Circular Epistle (Encyclical) Slavorum apostoli to Pope John Paul II.