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Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Conception of Most Holy Theotokos by Saint Anna

On December 9 the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos (the Mother of God) by Saint Anna. Saint Ana is regarded a patron saint of marriage, family, motherhood, as well as a patron saint of the virgins, the widows and the pregnant women. This day is also regarded as the day of the fortune tellers. Ana, Anna, Anka, Ani, Yanko and Yanka celebrate their name day today.




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