The formation of the Cyrillo-Methodian tradition in our history has an impact on the cultural landscape. The aim of the paper is a spatial identification of the cult of Sts. Cyril and Methodius as well as the study of its impact on the landscape of Slovakia. The first step is to identify tangible and intangible features, or, more precisely, cultural landscape elements. In Slovakia, we register in connection with Sts. Cyril and Methodius more than 120 sacral objects (churches, chapels, exterior sculptures). These, together with profane objects (schools, medical facilities) and intangible elements (e.g. street names, squares, organized events), are involved in the transformation of cultural, or, more precisely, religious landscape. The largest number of sacral objects arose after 1989, in the process of modern sacralisation of the landscape, which is typical of countries with renewed religious freedom.
The study draws attention to the issue of the sacralisation of Christian architecture. This topic – essential for research into ecclesiastical architecture – is analysed from several viewpoints. The chief questions asked are: What process was followed for the sacralisation of buildings which served Christians for gatherings and worship? How far back is it possible to speak about Christian sacred architecture? These questions naturally lead back to the very beginnings of Christianity and Christian architecture. Great attention is dedicated to the special liturgy of consecrating churches as a ritual means for the sacralisation of a specific place and building. Ultimately, the final section focuses on an analysis of the thesis according to which, in the Middle Ages, wooden churches in our territory could not be consecrated, only blessed, with the consequence that they supposedly could not serve as parish churches.
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