Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

149 years since the death of national hero Vassil Levski

Karlovo honors the memory of the Apostle of Freedom

Holy Mass and memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday in the church “Assumption of St. Mary” in the birth town of Levski

Photo: opoznai.bg

A commemorative ceremony on the occasion of the 149th anniversary of the death of Bulgarian national hero Vassil Levski will be held on 18 February in the sub-Balkan town of Karlovo, the birthplace of the Apostle of Freedom, as he was dubbed.

On this day the town traditionally pays homage to the Apostle’s sacrifice. No less than 1,500 people - residents and guests of Karlovo – usually gather on the square, which is named after Vasil Levski.

The commemorative ceremony and the subsequent fireworks are under the patronage of the President of the National Assembly Nikola Minchev, who will deliver a speech.

Archiepiscopal Holy Mass and memorial service will be celebrated on 19 February at 9 am in the church "Assumption of the Holy Mother of God". In the the evening, at 7 pm, there will be a Commemorative assembly on the square, where people willbe laying wreaths and flowers at the monument of the Apostle.

A representative unit of the 61st Stryamska Mechanized Infanry Brigade will participate in the ceremony.

Compiled by: Gergana Mancheva

English: Elizabeth Radkova



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Sofia marks International International Anti-Drugs Day with a concert

26 June is a day when people around the world join forces to fight the global problem of drug addiction. On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking , the Municipal Institutions of Sofia, with the support of the..

published on 6/26/24 7:05 AM

Bulgarians in Brazil cherish their link with the homeland as a precious heritage

Brazil is perhaps one of the least popular destinations for Bulgarians today. Although the standard of living in Brazil is not very high, it is usually preferred by people who are highly qualified. Many are university professors, music teachers, artists,..

published on 6/25/24 2:41 PM

Graduates of the Ukrainian Educational Hub in Sofia will continue their education in Bulgaria

The Ukrainian Educational Hub in Bulgaria marked the end of its second school year. We recall that the center offers all-day training and although there are two shifts in just 10 rooms, students attend it daily and with great desire...

published on 6/25/24 9:15 AM