On November 8, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the seven archangels- Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel, Salathiel, Jegudiel and Barachiel. In Bulgarian beliefs, the eldest one- Archangel Michael, Prince of Heavenly Host, stands closest to God. When the last hour of the earthly journey of the soul comes, Archangel Michael himself descends to separate it from the body.
On the Day of St. Michael the Archangel, families pray for protection from the heavenly host of angels. Believers consecrate their homes with holy water.
The Bulgarian Police celebrate the Day of St. Michael the Archangel as their professional holiday. It was celebrated for the first time in 1924. The holiday was suspended between 1944 and 1994.
Angel, Angela, Anzhela, Arhangel, Gavrail, Gavril, Mila, Milen, Milena, Mihail, Mihael, Mihaela, Ognyan, Plamen, Plamena, Rada, Radka, Radoslav, Rayko, Rayna, Rangel and Raya celebrate their name day on November 8.
Passion Week is the last week before Easter. It is also the most austere week of fasting at the end of the long Great Lent, which prepares the faithful for Christ's Resurrection. It begins after the Sunday on which Christians celebrate the Lord's entry..
The Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos has a new abbot. Hieromonk Gavriil has been elected as the new abbot of the monastery, reported the website of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. "On Lazarus Saturday, the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos held elections to..
Pipes from the end of the 17 th , the 18 th and the 19 th century and the tradition of growing tobacco in Bulgaria are presented in the newest exposition at the Museum of Archaeology in Burgas. “Pipes like this are to be found often on the..
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