On this date 55 years ago, the prominent Bulgarian National Revival figure Sophronius of Vratsa (Sofroniy Vrachanski) was canonized as a saint by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. He is known for having made the first two hand-written copies of the first revival work of Bulgarian historiography - "Slavic-Bulgarian History" (Istoriya Slavyanobalgarskaya), completed in 1762 by Father Paisii Hilendarski. Sofroniy Vrachanski (1739-1813), one of the most striking figures of the Bulgarian Renaissance, compiled the first printed book written in the new Bulgarian language entitled "Pouchitelno evangelie (The Instructive Gospel), and is the author of over 10 manuscripts. He wrote a "Book on the Three Religions", presenting Judaism, Christianity and Islam, creating religious diversity in the Balkans, including the Bulgarian lands. In the time of the Bulgarians' struggle for liberation from Ottoman rule, Sophronius strove to prepare the future Bulgarian political elite for choosing the best form of state governance.
The Orthodox Church celebrates the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The holiday celebrates the miraculous finding of the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified. It is one of the 12 major Christian holidays of the year. When the cross..
Once upon a time, there was a remarkable neighbourhood where the construction of Old Sofia first took shape. Situated between the Royal Palace and the railway station, it was the main artery of the city - a hub of activity. This area was not only a place..
Vintage cars from the National Service for Protection (NSP) fleet are on display at the National History Museum from today until 15 September. The exhibition marks the 145th anniversary of the service. Visitors can see four rare vehicles preserved..
October 27 marks the 165th anniversary of the birth of Academician Aleksandar Teodorov-Balan, who was the first theorist of the Bulgarian literary..
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