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Orthodox Church marks Dormition of St. Naum of Ohrid the Wonder Worker

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On December 23, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks the Dormition of St. Naum of Ohrid the Wonder Worker, the youngest disciple of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius. 

Saint Naum took part in the historic mission of Great Moravia together with Saints Cyril and Methodius. He was among the founders of the Pliska Literary School. In 905 Naum founded a monastery on the shores of Lake Ohrid, which later received his name. He died on December 23, 910.




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