Кирило-Методиевото наследство и Климентовото дело
The Cyrillo-Methodian Heritage and Clement of Ohrid

Author(s): Roland Marti
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Кирило-Методиевски научен център при Българска академия на науките
Summary/Abstract: It is generally assumed that Clement of Ohrid was an early, faithful and the most important disciple of Constantine-Cyril and Methodius. A critical analysis of the available sources does not corroborate these claims. It is doubtful whether Clement was one of the original or early disciples; most likely he joined the group after the return from Rome and thus would not have known Constantine-Cyril personally. He rose to prominence only after the death of Methodius and in the beginning had to share his prominence with Gorazd. In his writings he praises above all the translation activities of the brothers from Thessaloniki and sees himself in their tradition, albeit showing a marked preference for Methodius. His particular contribution to the evolution of the Cyrillo-Methodian heritage lies in the “popularisation” of the Christian faith through his homilies.

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