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Gallup: Nearly 60% of Bulgarians say they believe in God

75.3% of Bulgarians identify themselves as Orthodox, 9.9% as Muslim and 11% as not religious. 59.5% say they believe in God and 27.5% do not. The rest are undecided. A fifth of respondents say they frequently attend religious services.  These are..

11.09.24 13:57 |
Sliven's new Metropolitan Arseniy

The Diocese of Sliven has a new Metropolitan, in front of the Synod he was greeted with exclamations "Unworthy"

In the centuries-old tradition of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the laity have always greeted the new cleric or bishop with exclamations of "worthy". In this way they express their respect and hope that he will wisely lead the congregation to spiritual..

27.05.24 16:23 |
Icon of Saint George, 14th century, Constantinople.

Christians honour St George the Victorious

Today, the Orthodox Church commemorates St George the Victorious, recognised as one of the earliest martyrs for the faith. Living during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, St George joined the army at a young age . By the time he was..

06.05.24 06:05 |

During Holy Week we remember the last days of the Saviour's life on earth

For the Orthodox Church, the 29th of April marks the beginning of Holy Week - a profound period dedicated to the contemplation of the life of the Saviour and the preparation for the Holy Resurrection. Immediately after the great Christian feast of..

29.04.24 05:55 |
Metropolitan Hilarion of Makariopolis (1812-1875).

164 years ago in Constantinople the Bulgarian Church proclaimed  its independence

On 3 April 1860, during the solemn Easter service in the Bulgarian St Stephen's Church in Istanbul, Metropolitan Hilarion of Makariopolis intentionally did not mention the name of the Ecumenical Greek Patriarch . Instead of the name of Patriarch Cyril..

03.04.24 11:19 |

Funeral prayer and Trisagion in the Metropolitan Church of St Marina for Patriarch Neophyte

The earthly remains of Patriarch Neophyte were met with the tolling of mourning bells at the Metropolitan Church of St. Marina in Sofia , where the clergy of the Diocese of Sofia had assembled. Many lay people had gathered to bid His Holiness a last..

14.03.24 14:07 |
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