Holy relics of St. George arrive in Bulgaria: Veneration schedules

05.05.2026 | Religion and spirituality

The Sliven Metropolis is organizing a veneration of the relics of St. George the Victorious. See the full schedule for Pomorie, Sliven, Yambol, and Burgas from May 5th to 11th.

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A Historic Event: Relics of St. George Arrive in the Sliven Diocese

On the occasion of the patronal feast of the St. George the Victorious Monastery in Pomorie, believers will have the unique opportunity to venerate the holy relics of the great martyr. The relic is arriving in Bulgaria at the invitation of Metropolitan Arseniy of Sliven.

The relics will be brought by Archimandrite Ignatiy, abbot of the "Holy Virgin – Joy of All Who Sorrow" Monastery in Palaiochori.

Schedule of the Veneration:

This event is of exceptional importance for Orthodox Christians in the region, providing an opportunity for prayer and spiritual strengthening before the power of the saint.