Cyril, monk, died 869; Methodius, bishop, died 885; missionaries to the Slavs Tuesday, February 14
These two brothers from Thessalonika, Greece, were monks and were sent to bring Christianity to the Slavic people. In the course of their work they created a written language, inventing the Cyrillic alphabet for it, and translated the Bible and the liturgy.
This Sunday, we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus. After appearing several times after His resurrection, Jesus ascends into heaven, promising the gathered disciples that He would send His Holy Spirit to guide them.