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Vážení čtenáři,
Let us bring you information from the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius (ECRSCM) for the months of March and April and wish you a pleasant reading. |
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Congratulations on nomination
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Ms Tatiana Mikušová, Director of the Slovak House Centrope in Bratislava and Chairwoman of the Marketing Group of ECRSCM, has been nominated in the Slovak National Award of Regions, announced by the Association of Slovak Self-Governing Regions (SK8), in the category of Arts and Culture for the development of the European Cultural Route of Sts. Cyril and Methodius. The award is given to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the development of municipalities and regions in an effort to support, promote and thank the active inhabitants of Slovakia. Read more zde. Even though the award was not finally won at the ceremony on 20 March 2025 in Martin (Slovakia), we cordially congratulate on the nomination! |
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Municipality of Modrá invites to new exhibitions in Archaeological Open-Air Museum
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The first exhibition "885 - When Methodius died" is dedicated to the anniversary of the death of Archbishop Methodius. It consists of a three-dimensional representation of the last moments of Methodius' life, which were documented in the authentic Old Slavonic record of the Life of Methodius. The exhibition will be open to the public at the Grand Palace in the Archaeological Open-Air Museum in Modrá (Czech Republic) from 30 April 2025 for at least two years.
The second follow-up exhibition is entitled "The Elites of Great Moravia II. Human and Animal" and will be on view in the underground rooms of the Treasury of Great Moravia from 30 April 2025 to 20 December 2025. Moravian Museum under the expert guidance of doc. PhDr. Luděk Galuška, CSc. prepared unique finds from the early Middle Ages. The jewellery room will display unique original artefacts from Moravia and Bohemia, as well as jewellery and clothing accessories of the Avar elite from Slovakia from the 8th century.
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Dormition of Saint Methodius in Sofia
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On April 8, 2025 in the hall of the Czech Centre in Sofia, the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre marked the 1140th anniversary of the blessed dormition of St. Methodius. Among the distinguished guests at this academic event were Prof. Dr. Stelyan Shterionov, Vice President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Daniel Ivanov, Deputy Director of the National School for Ancient Languages and Cultures "St. Constantine-Cyril the Philosopher", current and former colleagues from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Sofia University, as well as students, scholars, and members of the general public.
The celebration commenced with a welcoming address by Prof. Dr. Veselka Zhelyazkova, Director of the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre. Following this, a brief musical program was presented by the Early Music School Choir. The lecture by Dr. Andrey Bobev from CMRC entitled "Three Western Hagiographic Texts on Sts. Cyril and Methodius", generated considerable academic interest. The event concluded with a short reception. |
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Commemoration of dormition of St. Methodius at the Czech Centre in Sofia (Bulgaria), photo by Elka Zlateva. |
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Popular science lecture series on Glagolitic script
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In response to the recent proliferation of pseudoscientific publications concerning the Glagolitic alphabet, a collaborative initiative was launched in March 2025 by the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Glagolytika Foundation. The lecture series, titled “Scientific and Theological Aspects in the Study of the Glagolitic Script”, explores Constantine-Cyril’s alphabet through the lens of semiotics. Following a concise overview of existing research on each of the 38 Glagolitic letters, the series offers a theological, philosophical, and cultural analysis of each character as a conceptogram - a symbolic representation articulating a specific tenet of Christian doctrine, as formulated in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. Hlavními přednášejícími jsou doc. dr. Taťjana Ilievová z Cyrilometodějského výzkumného centra a dr. Inna Dimitrovová z Univerzity knihovnických studií a informačních technologií v Sofii v Bulharsku. |
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Lecture on Glagolitic script in Sofia (Bulgaria), photo by Viktor Koen. |
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Successful inaugural edition of Cultural Routes Festival in Aquileia celebrates heritage and paths
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The first edition of the Cultural Routes Festival in Aquileia (Italy) concluded successfully after a vibrant three-day event held from April 4th to 6th, 2025. Organized by Fondazione Aquileia with the support of numerous institutional partners, the festival highlighted the rich cultural heritage and the significance of historical routes in the Aquileia region. The event, framed within the project “Aquileia with zero impact. The enhancement of the paths,” financed by national funds dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage sites, saw a diverse program of activities take place across the historical landscape of Aquileia. The official opening ceremony was held at the prestigious National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia, setting a fitting tone for a festival dedicated to exploration and discovery.
Festival se těšil silné podpoře a spolupráci města Aquileia, Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio pro FVG, Regionálního ředitelství muzeí FVG – Národního archeologického muzea v Aquileji, Baziliky v Aquileji a PromoTurismoFVG. Mediálním partnerem byl Cammini d’Italia, který zajistil široké pokrytí události, a technickým sponzorem byla společnost Goccia di Carnia.
Významným bodem festivalu byla prezentace Cyrilometodějské stezky. Přednesl ji pan Corciulo Roberto, prezident nadace Fondazione Aquileia, jménem partnerských organizací. Prezentace osvětlila historický a kulturní význam této nadnárodní trasy spojující významná místa spojená se slovanskými apoštoly. Moderovala ji uznávaná novinářka a spisovatelka Elena Commessatti, což dále obohatilo diskuzi. Cílem této prezentace bylo zvýšit povědomí novinářů a veřejnosti o Cyrilometodějské stezce a jejím potenciálu pro kulturní turismus a výměnu.
The festival attracted a significant number of visitors who participated in guided walks, historical reenactments, and workshops. Fondazione Aquileia expressed its gratitude to all participants, partners, and the community for making the first edition of the Cultural Routes Festival a resounding success. The event underscored Aquileia’s commitment to preserving and promoting its unique heritage and its role as a crossroads of history and culture. |
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The presentation of the Cyril and Methodius Route at the Aquileia Festival by the President of the Aquileia Foundation Roberto Corciulo, photo by Elisa Simionato. |
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Havlíčkův Brod hosted meeting about potential of Cyril and Methodius Route in Vysočina Region
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On April 8, 2025, the Old Town Hall in Havlíčkův Brod (Czech Republic) was the venue for a significant meeting focused on the Cyril and Methodius Route and its potential to further enrich culture and tourism in the Vysočina Region. The event was organized by Vysočina Tourism in collaboration with the Havlíčkův Brod Tourist Information Centre, the Vysočina West regional destination management organization, and Koruna Vysočiny. The invitation was accepted by representatives from towns, destination management organizations (DMOs), information centers, and tourist attractions along the route. Notably, representatives from the Association of the European Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius traveled from Zlín to present the route directly.
The meeting was opened by the Director of Vysočina Tourism, Mgr. Zdeněk Navrátil, who then passed the floor to PhDr. Dana Daňová, Chairwoman of the Managing Committee. She provided attendees with an overview of the establishment and significance of the Cyril and Methodius Route within the Czech Republic and Europe. Ing. Martin Peterka, the project manager of the Association, then discussed the route’s signage, mapping resources, and online presence. The meeting concluded with a discussion that primarily addressed strategies for future marketing communication.
We extend our sincere thanks to all partners for their time and active participation. We are confident that this meeting has fostered stronger collaboration and unlocked new opportunities for the development of tourism and culture within the region. |
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Discussions on the potential of the Cyril and Methodius Route in the Vysočina Region (Czech Republic), photo by Klára Merunková. |
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On the route with Italian reporter
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Over 20 kilometres on the Cyril and Methodius Route Napajedla - Velehrad (Czech Republic) we walked on 12 April 2025 with Italian reporter Andrea Romoli. During his journey he filmed reports from different sections for the Italian RAI television. He travelled from the Baltic Sea in Estonia to Rome along the Romea Strata. This route runs in the Czech Republic from the Polish-Czech border to Křtiny along the Cyril and Methodius Route. He wandered through forests and villages, visited the Living Water exposition and the Archeoskanzen in Modrá and the pilgrimage site of Velehrad. |
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Italian reporter Andrea Romoli comming to Velehrad (Czech Republic), photo by Martina Janochová. |
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Publication on Cyril and Methodius Route in Northern Macedonia
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An excerpt from a publication about the Cyril and Methodius Route in Northern Macedonia. |
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Chamber Choir Concert from Poznań held in Prilep and Vraništa
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Since its establishment, the Institute of Old Slavic Culture – Prilep has cultivated a fruitful collaboration with the Republic of Poland, resulting in enduring scholarly friendships with esteemed academics and researchers from diverse backgrounds. In the spirit of our shared Slavic heritage, and particularly the tradition of Church Slavonic literacy, we are honored this year to host the distinguished Chamber Choir from Poznań, Chór Kameralny Cappella Musicae Antiquae Orientalis. Renowned for its exclusive repertoire of Orthodox sacred music, the choir will perform within the framework of our project dedicated to the Cultural Route of Saints Cyril and Methodius, supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Two concerts are scheduled as part of this initiative:
April 29, 2025, in Prilep, at the Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius
April 30, 2025, in the village of Vraništa, Struga region, at the Church of St. Nicholas
“Cappella Musicae Antiquae Orientalis” is a chamber choir founded in 1984, bringing together members from diverse backgrounds and generations who are united by their specialization in the performance of Orthodox sacred music. To date, the ensemble has delivered over 550 concerts across Poland and abroad. |
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Scholarly Conference Christian Missions in the European Middle Ages and their Intellectual Heritage. History, Notions, Ideas 21-24 May 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria
ECRSCM General Assembly 21 May 2025 in Skopje, North Macedonia
Conference Cultural Routes - Together without Borders 4 July 2025 in Nitra, Slovakia |
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Evropská kulturní cesta sv. Cyrila a Metoděje is an interest association of legal entities based in the Czech Republic, founded in 2013. It promotes the living Cyrillo-Methodian legacy and values based on respect and dialogue between people of different cultures and faiths. As a cultural tourism product, the Cyril and Methodius Route was awarded the title of a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe in 2021. The Association European Cultural Route of Sts. Cyril and Methodius is responsible for its management and marketing. |
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