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New chapel to St. Archangel Michael to be consecrated near village of Dabnitsa

The new chapel to St. Archangel Michael over the village of Dabnitsa near Garmen will be consecrated today , announced Simeon Chekov, who is one of the initiators of its construction. The construction of the chapel began in 2020 with the donations of..

published on 9/3/23 4:10 AM

Perperikon’s nymphaeum reveals its secrets

Bulgaria is studded with archaeological sites, and Perperikon, the big archaeological complex in the Eastern Rhodopes, has never ceased surprising researchers. The latest news from Perperikon is connected with the details now being revealed from the..

updated on 8/30/23 11:41 AM

Lay people flock to Rila Monastery to attend a memorial service in memory of Tsar Boris III

Lay people, politicians and public figures flocked to "The Nativity of the Virgin" church in Rila Monastery to attend a liturgy and a memorial service on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the death of Tsar Boris III. His son Simeon..

published on 8/28/23 2:41 PM

The 80th anniversary of the death of Tsar Boris III to be marked at the Rila Monastery

The 80th anniversary of the death of Tsar Boris III will be marked today at the Rila Monastery. On this occasion, a liturgy will be served in the church of the Rila Monastery at 9.30 am. A memorial service will take place at 11.00 am. His son Simeon..

published on 8/28/23 6:05 AM

It has been 24 years since the mausoleum of the communist leader Georgi Dimitrov was destroyed

The mausoleum of former Chairman of the Council of Ministers and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party Georgi Dimitrov was demolished  24 years ago today . One of the symbols of the totalitarian regime in Bulgaria was..

published on 8/27/23 11:39 AM

National celebration of 146 years of the epic battles at Shipka

Bulgaria is marking146 years since the epic battles at Shipka peak with various initiatives. One of the most heroic and decisive battles during the Russo-Turkish War of Independence in 1877-1878 was for the battle for the Shipka Pass in the Balkan..

published on 8/19/23 9:05 AM

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks the feast of Saint Ivan Rilski

On August 18, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church venerates the feast day of Saint Ivan Rilski (John of Rila) - one of the greatest figures of the Middle Ages who influenced the entire Eastern Orthodox world.  He was born around 876 in the village of..

published on 8/18/23 1:39 PM

The Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in Samokov preserves the spiritual memory of generations of Bulgarians

The Dormition of the Mother of God is the most beloved and revered Christian summer feast. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Kingdom of Heaven and is celebrated by both Orthodox and Catholics and other..

published on 8/15/23 5:05 AM

Holy Virgin with Infant icon on display in Dolni Rakovets village

The only surviving icon from the ancient church St. Nicholas Miracle Worker in Dolni Rakovets village near Radomir – the icon of the Holy Virgin with Infant – will be put on display in the church as of today until 15 August, the church board has..

published on 8/12/23 1:03 PM

The Tobacco Museum in Ardino presents the traditional livelihood in the Eastern Rhodopes

Once upon a time, the best tobacco in Bulgaria was said to have been produced in the Eastern Rhodopes, in the vicinity of the town of Ardino. This tobacco was of the most aromatic oriental variety and was mainly used for export. It was much sought..

published on 8/11/23 4:58 PM