Religion and spirituality
Articles and news about faith, religious traditions, spiritual practices, and cultural heritage.
Lent: What You Need to Know About the Most Important Fast of the Year
Lent is the most important of the four fasts of the year. Starting today - seven weeks before Easter. Find out what it is, what the restrictions are, and why it is important.
Forgiveness Sunday: Forgiveness and Repentance on the Eve of Great Lent
Services in churches across the country were dedicated to forgiveness and repentance. Patriarch Daniel and other metropolitans called on the faithful to forgive and prepare for Great Lent through inner change and spiritual growth.
Hüseyin Hafızov: The Meaning of Ramadan - Good as a Countermeasure to Evil
In a declaration on behalf of DPS-New Beginning, Hüseyin Hafızov speaks about the meaning of Ramadan, spirituality and humanity, emphasizing the importance of good as a countermeasure to evil and calls for good deeds.
Metropolitan Arseniy of Sliven to serve a prayer service in the village of Bulgari, Tsarevo Municipality
Metropolitan Arseniy of Sliven will serve a prayer service in the church of "St. St. Constantine and Helena" in the village of Bulgari, Tsarevo Municipality, tomorrow. The event is organized by Tsarevo Municipality and the Holy Metropolis of Sliven.
Great All Souls' Day before Lent is today
On the Saturday before Cheesefare Sunday, the Orthodox celebrate the Great All Souls' Day with colyvo, wine and prayers for "God to forgive the souls of the deceased".
Metropolitan Arseny of Sliven to celebrate the Liturgy of St. Basil in Burgas on January 1, 2026.
Metropolitan Arseny of Sliven will lead the service in Burgas on January 1, 2026, at the cathedral church "St. St. Cyril and Methodius". Believers will have the opportunity to participate in the Liturgy of St. Basil and a New Year's prayer service.
Patriarch Daniel on Christmas Eve: God becomes man and finds us
Patriarch Daniel delivered a festive address for Christmas Eve, emphasizing the significance of the Nativity of Christ, the meaning of faith, and the importance of the holiday for the family. He stressed that God became man and found us, those who were lost in vanity. He congratulated the faithful and called for humility and love.
Patriarch Daniel led the festive vigil for Christmas Eve at the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Patriarch Daniel led the solemn evening service for Christmas Eve at the patriarchal cathedral „St. Alexander Nevsky“. The faithful are spiritually preparing to celebrate the Nativity of Christ. The supper is fasting, with prayer and incense.
Saint Anastasia: Traditions, Beliefs, and the Feast Day on December 22nd
We observe the day of Saint Anastasia, the patron saint of childbirth, with traditions and beliefs related to the season and the preparation for Christmas. Restrictions on work and ritual breads for health are observed.
Patriarch Daniel marks the feast of St. Daniel the Stylite with a solemn liturgy
Patriarch Daniel will celebrate a solemn Divine Liturgy for the feast of St. Daniel the Stylite in the capital's cathedral, "St. Nedelya". Orthodox Christians are invited to attend.
Saint Anne: Feast of Motherhood, Family, and Hope
Today we celebrate St. Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of marriage and motherhood. We commemorate her conception and honor the traditions associated with the feast day.
Savinden: Reverence for a Saint or Feminine Energy? Customs and Celebrations.
Savinden, celebrated on December 5th, combines the veneration of St. Sava with folk traditions associated with fertility, health, and protection from evil forces. Learn about the customs associated with this holiday and its significance.
Mysteries of the Soul: How Bulgarians See the World Beyond the Visible?
A 2025 study reveals Bulgarians' belief in the afterlife, karma, fate, and the supernatural. A balance between tradition and modernity.
Saint George Zograf: Feast of the Monastery on Mount Athos
The celebrations at the "Saint Great Martyr George Zograf" monastery began with a liturgy. Clergy, pilgrims from Bulgaria, and a representative parliamentary delegation were present. The event marked the church holiday and strengthened the connection with Mount Athos.
Christmas Fast: Beginning, Rules, and History of the Church Fast
The Christmas Fast begins on November 15th, a 40-day period of spiritual preparation before the Nativity of Christ. Fasting includes dietary restrictions and spiritual practices. Learn more about the rules and history of the fast.