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The 80th anniversary of the death of Tsar Boris III to be marked at the Rila Monastery

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The 80th anniversary of the death of Tsar Boris III will be marked today at the Rila Monastery. On this occasion, a liturgy will be served in the church of the Rila Monastery at 9.30 am. A memorial service will take place at 11.00 am. His son Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, his wife Margarita and two of their sons are expected to attend the memorial service.



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