On August 29, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist - on this day the saint was beheaded. For the Church of Christ, Saint John the Forerunner is the greatest among the prophets, and therefore his..
Like most monasteries in Bulgaria, this one also has a long history shrouded in legends and marked by dramatic events. “St. John the Forerunner” monastery near Gradeshnitsa has nearly 11-century-long history. It was burned and..
