The President of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Gjorge Ivanov, congratulated all Orthodox believers and all citizens of the Republic of Macedonia the national holiday, May 24, the Day of the Macedonian and Slavic educators, the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius.

Dear citizens,

Let me congratulate you May 24, the Day of Slavic educators, the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, and wish you good health, prosperity and joyful holiday moments.

May 24 is a great holiday because it celebrates the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, who dedicated their life to spreading Christianity in our region through their missionary, teaching and educational role. Through their deeds, as founders of the Slavic literacy and culture, they influenced the cultural development of all Slavs.

This year too, the Macedonian state pays tribute and respect to the Apostles of the Slavs, praising their work as a bridge for rapprochement, cooperation and connectivity. What they believed in and advocated for, is an additional incentive to continue the development and promotion of education and science. The great work of Ss. Cyril and Methodius obliges us to continue to promote their mission of teaching and tradition that is based on peace, spiritual wealth, mutual respect, tolerance and solidarity.

Recalling the historical and monumental mission of the Thessaloniki brothers, Cyril and Methodius, we remain faithful to their example of faith and perseverance, promoting the message of respect for human rights, freedom, dignity, the right to identity, literacy and culture.

Many happy returns to this great national holiday!

Dr. Gjorge Ivanov