Today Bulgarians observe the Baba Marta (Granny Martha) ritual, one of the most popular traditions in this country, with millennial history. On this day people exchange special amulets called martenitsas, with a blessing for health and energy throughout the year. Martenitsas are made only for the 1 March when the start of the new farming year is given. On 1 March people, trees and livestock are adorned with martenitsas – interwoven red and white tassels – meant to bring health and prosperity. The tassels are worn either until 9 March, the Feast of the Forty Holy Martyrs, or until 25 March, Annunciation Day. The martenitsas are taken off after sighting the first stork, swallow or a blossomed tree.
The enthronement of the newly elected Bulgarian Patriarch, Metropolitan Daniil of Vidin, is over. The new spiritual leader was welcomed in St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The gathered laity chanted "Worthy" and applauded him. ''Conscious of my..
It will be sunny on Monday. There will be light southeasterly wind in the eastern parts of the country. The hot weather continues with maximum temperatures between 33°C and 38°C, in Sofia - around 33°C. It will be sunny over the mountains...
"The faithful need the unity of the church, the unity of Orthodoxy; they need leadership for the spiritual rise of the Bulgarian people", President Rumen Radev told journalists before the enthronement of the newly elected Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil in..
Metropolitan Daniil of Vidin has been elected as the new Bulgarian Patriarch. He received 69 votes. Metropolitan Gregory of Vratsa received 66 votes...
The hacker "Emil Kyulev", who broke the database of state institutions, banks and legal entities, was caught The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office..
Tomorrow the weather in Bulgaria will be sunny, hot in the afternoon. Maximum temperatures will be mostly between 32°C and 37°C, in Sofia - around 32°C...
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