Today is Archangel All Souls' Day and believers recall of the care of God’s angels for the dead. According to Orthodox tradition, Saturday is a day to commemorate the dead, so Archangel All Souls' Day is marked on the first Saturday before Archangel's Day – November 8. The day is also dedicated to the fallen warriors. On this day in Orthodox churches there are memorial services held for all whom we have lost. People also bring flowers to the graves of their beloved ones. In the past, the oldest woman in family used to pour red wine over the grave of a relative. A burning candle on the grave is a symbol of faith as the flame reminds us of the immortality of souls.
Ninety years ago, on 19 May 1934, the Zveno political movement and the Military League staged a bloodless coup in Bulgaria. In the name of modernising the country, the so-called "national restoration", they suspended the Tarnovo Constitution , banned the..
A silver medal depicting an ancient theatre mask has been created on the occasion of the discovery of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica near Petrich. Ancient polis of Heraclea Sintica revealing its secrets The ceramic theatre mask dating..
The Bright Week for Orthodox Christians ends with the feast of Thomas Sunday. On this day, the Church commemorates the Apostle Thomas, one of the twelve disciples of Christ, called Doubting Thomas because he doubted the Resurrection. When the rumor..
Ninety years ago, on 19 May 1934, the Zveno political movement and the Military League staged a bloodless coup in Bulgaria. In the name of modernising the..
A silver medal depicting an ancient theatre mask has been created on the occasion of the discovery of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica near Petrich...
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