OHRID LITERARY SCHOOL

Spaseski, Dimitar (2026) OHRID LITERARY SCHOOL. Knowledge – International Journal, 75 (6). pp. 661-663. ISSN 1857-923X

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Summary: The traditional universal values of St. Clement arise from the spiritual energy of St. Clement of Ohrid and his school, through which he guided his students to progress in knowledge and charity, through the power of life's tirelessness to strive for constant learning and awareness. Saint Clement's values are the foundations upon which modern civilizational achievements are based in the space and time we live in. The creation of the Ohrid Literary School played a major role in establishing Slavic literacy among the people of Macedonia and beyond. He also laid the foundations of the first Slavic church in Macedonia as the first Slavic bishop. The work of the school enabled the formation of a clergy cadre, and a rich and extensive literary opus was created. The contribution of the Ohrid Literary School is significant in terms of ecclesiastical, educational, and political character. There is a close connection between the Ohrid School and the first Slavic alphabet - the Glagolitic alphabet. Without the Glagolitic alphabet, it was not possible to translate the holy books and various literary works into a language that the people understood.Before the creation of the Pan-Slavic alphabet, the only option was to write everything that needed to be written in Latin or Greek letters. The Ohrid Literary School, over time, grew into the first Slavic university with about 3500 students. The work of the Ohrid Literary School left a significant mark on the educational development of Europe. It was a large educational center, where lectures were in the Slavic language and religious texts were translated. Through the activities of the Ohrid Literary School, with great respect for the work of their teachers, Clement and Naum enlightened the people, testified about God and showed people the way to Him. They continued the tradition of their teachers. Classes were held in churches, where students learned to write independently, transcribe, and create works in which the order and customs of the church would first be described. At the same time, they tried to highlight the work of their teachers, the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius. Over time, they managed to establish groups within the school that directly focused on different areas: one in church activity and the other in literature. This type of educational institution was conceived back in the Moravian Mission, but unfortunately, at that time, such an idea was not possible to be realized. The foundations that were laid during that period significantly helped in the establishment, conception, and development of the Ohrid Literary School. As a result of all these activities, the Glagolitic script was used for more than two centuries.
The school contributed to building a strong and dedicated educational and clerical staff. The people gladly accepted the teachings of Saints Clement and Naum, strongly believed in them, and supported them.
The Ohrid Literary School contributed to the city of Ohrid becoming the center of Slavic culture. The Ohrid Literary School produced a large number of educators and clergy who transmitted their own knowledge to the population in all regions where the South Slavs lived. For the first time, the Ohrid Literary School published instructive and praiseworthy articles that were acceptable and understandable to the general public, on one hand, and enabled the author, St. Clement of Ohrid, to worthily express gratitude to his teachers, emphasizing the immense importance of their work for the Slavic people, on the other hand.
Keywords: St. Clement, St. Naum, Ohrid Literary School, enlightenment, religion;

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Humanities > History and archaeology
Divisions:	Faculty of Education
Depositing User:	PhD Dimitar Spaseski
Date Deposited:	06 Apr 2026 08:26
Last Modified:	06 Apr 2026 08:26
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11498

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