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Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks Day of St Stephen on December 27

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The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks the Day of St Stephen on December 27. Saint Stephen is venerated as the protomartyr or the first martyr of Christianity and one of the first seven deacons of the Christian church. The Day of Saint Stephen (Stefanovden) is the last Christian feast of the year. 




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