Saint Clement of Ohrid Biography
Saint Clement of Ohrid Profile. Born: 9th century in Bulgaria, Europe. Worked in Macedonia. Died: July 17, 916 in Ohrid, Macedonia. Feast Day is celebrated on July 27.
Saint Clement of Ohrid Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date |
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| Date of Birth | 9th century |
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| Country of Birth | Bulgaria in Europe | Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Bishops |
| Profession | Bishop |
| Place of Work | Macedonia |
| Date of Death | July 17, 916 |
| Place of Death | Ohrid, Macedonia |
| Feast Day | July 27 |
| Beatification | Beatified by N/A |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
| Patron Saint of | Macedonia Ohrid, Macedonia |
Saint Clement of Ohrid Biography
Saint Clement of Ohrid, Pupil of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Moravia and Panonia. Building on their work, he helped found the Slavic literature and culture in Macedonia. He was the first Slavic writer, translated dozens of works, wrote a biography of Saints Cyril and Methodius and founded the first Slavic University in Ohrid. Friend of Saint Naum. Served in the Bulgarian dish. Taught from 886 to 893 in Kutmicevica, a great influence on over 3,000 students, many of whom became priests and spread the Slavic liturgy in the region. Spiritual teacher of Saint Constantine the Presbyter. Bishop of Belica, the first organized Slavic church in the Balkan Peninsula. Bishop of Ohrid. Foundation of the monastery Saint Pantaleimonth
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