16th June 2025, Luxembourg

The Cyril and Methodius Route has successfully defended its prestigious title as Cultural Route of Council of Europe . This ensures its continued place among the 49 certified cultural routes, the most famous of which is the Way of St. James. In 2021, the Cyril and Methodius Route became the first route recognized by the Council of Europe focusing on the Cyrillo-Methodian heritage, which is primarily linked to the culture of Slavic countries—language, script, and cultural and spiritual tradition. This unique recognition, comparable in significance to a UNESCO inscription, aids in the development of international cultural tourism in all participating countries.

From 9th to 14th June, Skalka near Trenčín, Slovakia

The oldest pilgrimage site in Slovakia – ancient Skalka near Trenčín – will once again welcome artists this year for the 18th International Art and Literary Symposium, ORA ET ARS – SKALKA 2025.

We’re pleased to confirm that, following the express commitment of the main organizers (the City of Trenčín and the Trenčín Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Trenčín Self-Governing Region) and with the consent of Nitra Bishop H.E. Mons. Viliam Judák (as the Skalka Pilgrimage Site falls under the administration of the Nitra Diocese), we’ve proceeded with preparations for the 18th edition of the event. From June 9-14, 2025, visual and literary artists from Slovakia and abroad will create their works within the Small and Great Skalka complex, especially inside and outside the newly built pilgrimage house at Small Skalka.

From June to September 2025, Slovakia

The Cyril and Methodius Children’s Passport is an educational travel guide that playfully leads families with children along the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia, specifically in the Bratislava, Nitra, Trnava, and Žilina regions. This year, the Children’s Passport also offers visits to historical sites in Moravia. It’s an attractive option for families planning active summer getaways. This seasonal cultural tourism product deepens knowledge about the legacy of the Byzantine missionaries and allows children to explore history in a fun way. Kids will be thrilled collecting stamps and earning rewards during their adventures. The Cyril and Methodius Children’s Passport will be valid from June 1st to September 30th, 2025.

21st May 2025, Skopje, North Macedonia

The European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius held a significant event in Skopje, North Macedonia, on May 26, 2024. The occasion marked the inauguration of the new 90-page magazine, “Europe – Along the Cyril and Methodius Route,” which serves as an invitation to explore the route across all participating countries.

The General Assembly meeting, hosted for the first time in North Macedonia, facilitated discussions on promoting the route and planning future joint activities. A key outcome was the admission of six new members from Bulgaria and Slovakia, expanding the route’s network to 43 members across 10 countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy.