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It's the Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, 3rd Class, with the color of White. In this episode: the meditation: "Jesus, Our Drink", today's news from the Church: "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film", a preview of the Sermon: "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4", and today's thought from the Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Have feedback or questions about the DD or our other shows? podcast@sspx.org

Sources Used Today:

• "Jesus, Our Drink" — From Trinity Sunday to the Assumption
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/from-trinity-sunday-to-the-assumption
  
  
• "InfoVaticana Salutes the Traditio Film" (FSSPX.news)
  • https://fsspx.news/en/news/zaitzkofen-five-new-priests-church-59891
  
  
• "Audiobook of Abp. Lefebvre - Episode 4" (SSPX Sermons)
  • SSPX YouTube: Audiobook Playlist
  • Listen & Subscribe: Audiobook Playlist on SSPX Podcast
  
  
• The Spiritual Life — Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (Angelus Press)
  • https://angeluspress.org/products/spiritual-life-archbishop
  
  

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Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who changed the history of an entire region of the world, not with armies or politics, but with language.

They were born in the ninth century in the city of Thessalonica, in present-day Greece. Their city was home to both Greek and Slavic peoples, so from childhood the brothers became familiar with different languages and cultures. That unexpected upbringing would later become one of God's greatest gifts to the Church.

The older brother, Methodius, first pursued a career in public service before eventually becoming a monk. Cyril, whose original name was Constantine, was one of the finest scholars of his generation. He studied philosophy, theology, and languages in Constantinople and became known simply as "the Philosopher."

Then came the mission that would define both of their lives.

In 863, the ruler of Great Moravia asked for missionaries who could teach Christianity in the language of his people. Until then, much of the liturgy and religious instruction was conducted in Greek or Latin.

The brothers did something revolutionary.

Instead of expecting the people to learn a new language, they learned theirs.

Even more remarkably, Cyril created an entirely new alphabet so the Slavic langua