Problem
I know about St Cyril who is credited with devising the alphabet (see previous post), but I can't get to Bulgaria on May 24th to see the celebration of St Cyril. Where else can I go and what will I see?
Places to go this year or next on May 24th (and any time soon)
1 Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, the capital, on May 24th, see the ceremony and procession leading to the decorated statues of the two saints outside the National Library. Flower displays are attached to supports like wreaths and placed at the base of the statues. VIPs of the church and the government are prominent in the proceedings. May 24th is a National holiday with more ceremonies and celebrations of Bulgarian culture are held in other cities and towns.
Icons of the two saints are in every church so you can see them everywhere all year.
2 Rome, Italy
St Cyril is buried in Rome at the Basilica of San Clemente.
3 Thessaloniki, Greece
Birthplace of Saint Cyril and his older brother Methodius.
See the church dedicated to them.
See the monument donated by Bulgaria.
What if you are not in Bulgaria or Russia or Italy on the day of the celebration? Still see the statues. more statues worldwide and churches and religious buildings in the USA and elsewhere.
I know about St Cyril who is credited with devising the alphabet (see previous post), but I can't get to Bulgaria on May 24th to see the celebration of St Cyril. Where else can I go and what will I see?
Places to go this year or next on May 24th (and any time soon)
1 Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, the capital, on May 24th, see the ceremony and procession leading to the decorated statues of the two saints outside the National Library. Flower displays are attached to supports like wreaths and placed at the base of the statues. VIPs of the church and the government are prominent in the proceedings. May 24th is a National holiday with more ceremonies and celebrations of Bulgarian culture are held in other cities and towns.
Icons of the two saints are in every church so you can see them everywhere all year.
2 Rome, Italy
St Cyril is buried in Rome at the Basilica of San Clemente.
3 Thessaloniki, Greece
Birthplace of Saint Cyril and his older brother Methodius.
See the church dedicated to them.
See the monument donated by Bulgaria.
What if you are not in Bulgaria or Russia or Italy on the day of the celebration? Still see the statues. more statues worldwide and churches and religious buildings in the USA and elsewhere.
4 Prague, Czech Republic
Statue of the brothers on the Charles Bridge. Everybody goes there. The busy pedestrian bridge has dozens of statues, plus musicians, cartoonists, food and drink stalls and sellers of souvenirs and jewellery and si overlooking the road leading to the Kafka Museum. The statues of the brothers are on the north side of the bridge. (See link to wiki below.)
I am sure I took a photo of their statue. However, I can't find it quickly so I shall instead use a picture form Wikipedia.
Statue of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius on the Charles Bridge in Prague, from Wikipedia.
5 Kiev, capital of Ukraine
Statue of the brothers.
Statue of the brothers Saint Cyril and Saint Methods in Kiev, capital of Ukraine. Photo from Wikipedia, author of photo by Yuriy Kolodin.
6 St Cyril Church, Prague
Where you learn about the last stand of those involved in the 1942 WWII assassinating Nazi Reinhard Heydrich, called The Butcher of Prague. Seven men took refuge and when they realised they could not escape, took their own lives.
See the You tube video with pictures of the place, music and texts. See the church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_BqCBzHHDI
See a short harrowing documentary about actions and fate of the assassins and families who helped them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfVUmGENAw
7 St Cyril Church, Kiev
Distinctive green roof. Listed as one of the places to see before you die.
Tips
More information from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statues_of_Saints_Cyril_and_Methodius,_Charles_Bridge
Flights to Europe
http://www.aeroflot.com/ru-en (Russian)
www.bulgaria-air.co.uk/
https://www.cheapflights.co.uk/find-flights/to-Ukraine
www.lastminute.com
www. ryanair.com
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. I have other posts on Cyril and Cyrillic writing, Italy, Prague and Czech Republic, Kafka Museum and more. Please share links to your favourite posts.
I am sure I took a photo of their statue. However, I can't find it quickly so I shall instead use a picture form Wikipedia.
5 Kiev, capital of Ukraine
Statue of the brothers.
6 St Cyril Church, Prague
Where you learn about the last stand of those involved in the 1942 WWII assassinating Nazi Reinhard Heydrich, called The Butcher of Prague. Seven men took refuge and when they realised they could not escape, took their own lives.
See the You tube video with pictures of the place, music and texts. See the church.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_BqCBzHHDI
See a short harrowing documentary about actions and fate of the assassins and families who helped them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmfVUmGENAw
7 St Cyril Church, Kiev
Distinctive green roof. Listed as one of the places to see before you die.
Tips
More information from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statues_of_Saints_Cyril_and_Methodius,_Charles_Bridge
Flights to Europe
http://www.aeroflot.com/ru-en (Russian)
www.bulgaria-air.co.uk/
https://www.cheapflights.co.uk/find-flights/to-Ukraine
www.lastminute.com
www. ryanair.com
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker. I have other posts on Cyril and Cyrillic writing, Italy, Prague and Czech Republic, Kafka Museum and more. Please share links to your favourite posts.
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