History of Bulgaria
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Boris I ruled in the ninth century, when Bulgaria adopted Christianity. After leaving power he became a monk. Conversion was more than a personal change of faith: it reshaped relations with Rome and Constantinople and raised the question of which language to use in worship and books. Adopted Christianity and the name Michael. Received the disciples of Cyril and Methodius in Bulgaria. Supported the development of Slavonic learning. His support helped the disciples build centres of learning, beyond merely finding refuge.
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- Adopted Christianity and the name Michael
- Received the disciples of Cyril and Methodius in Bulgaria
- Supported the development of Slavonic learning
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- Anna Kapitanova (author), English version by Zhivko Stanchev; Radio Bulgaria, Bulgarian National Radio (BNR); interview with Prof. Hristo Matanov, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" Was Boris I baptized in Albania?
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- Unidentified print maker; Library of Congress (provider) File:Nicolaus I PP Romanus LCCN98508493.jpg
- Klearchos Kapoutsis from Paleo Faliro, Athens, Greece File:The Great Basilica Klearchos 2.jpg
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- Unknown medieval icon painter; reproduction creator not supplied File:Saint Clement of Ohrid (icon, 13th-14th century).jpg
- Unknown manuscript maker; reproduction creator not supplied in Commons API File:Kodex.Zograf.JPG
Images
Traditional identification: Boris I
Constantine of Preslav · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Traditional identification: Boris I · 12th century
Full attribution
Constantine of Preslav / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain. Later artistic depiction