A portrayal of the lives of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who had a profound influence on the culture and religious life of the Slavs in Central Europe.

The film begins with scenes from the childhood of the two brothers from Thessaloniki. It continues with events from their youth, and the story progresses through their early adulthood.

The storyline explores several religious debates that Saint Cyril (Constantine) engaged in with various figures from the philosophical and religious spheres.

It examines Methodius’s (Michael’s) career as a civil servant, a profession that did not satisfy him. Later, he finds fulfillment in life through service to God.

The film’s plot is rich with various events from the lives of Cyril and Methodius, including the following:

Constantine’s journey to Samarra for religious debates

The creation of an alphabet for the Slavs

The journey to Moravia

First encounters with the Central European Slavs

Disputes with Frankish priests and rulers

The journey to the Pope and the approval of Cyril and Methodius’s actions

Constantine’s entry into the monastic order, along with his adoption of the name Cyril, and Cyril’s death shortly thereafter

Methodius’s capture and his subsequent release

Methodius’s Arrival as Bishop

Svatopluk’s Betrayal and Debauchery

Methodius’s Return to Rome

Completion of the Bible Translation

The Pope Once Again Sides with Methodius

Methodius’s Death

Under the Influence of Frankish Priests, the New Pope Bans the Slavic Liturgy

The expulsion of Cyril and Methodius’s disciples, which led to the spread of the Christian faith to new regions

Czech Republic, 2013

Crew: Petr Nikolaev;

Cast: Roman Zach, Karel Dobrý, Ondřej Novák, Hynek Čermák, Milan Bahúl, Vilém Udatný, Radka Fidlerová, Marian Roden, Vladimír Javorský, Josef Abrhám, Branislav Polák, Bořík Procházka;

Parents Guide:

Svatopluk’s debauchery with women. Brief kissing in about one scene. Half-naked men appear a few times.

Violence during duels, flogging. Rastislav’s eyes are gouged out.

Primitive behavior by Frankish priests. Superstitious statements about “bringing good luck” instead of a blessing, upon the arrival of the remains of St. Clement.

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