Religion and spirituality
Articles and news about faith, religious traditions, spiritual practices, and cultural heritage.
A new English-language branch expands the spiritual scope of the Old Catholic Church
The Bulgarian old Catholic church is launching an international mission that will serve English-speaking communities with liturgical services and spiritual support.
Spiritual Heroes: The Memory of Martyrs Hyacinth and Emilian Comes to Life in Liturgies
The Orthodox community in Bulgaria honors the memory of two saints - Hyacinth of Amastris and Emilian of Dorostol, by remembering their heroic deeds through prayer services in Sofia and Plovdiv.
Slavic Enlighteners: Spiritual Heritage and National Memory
On July 17th, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the work of the Holy Equals-to-the-Apostles Cyril and Methodius, marking their timeless contribution to the spiritual and linguistic culture of the Slavic peoples.
Bulgarian Spiritual Holiday Revives London's Orthodox Community
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church Community in London organizes a solemn service in honor of Saint Great Martyr Marina, preserving the spiritual traditions among the emigrant community.
The Fire Holiday of Saint Marina: Ancient Rituals and Folk Beliefs
On July 17, Orthodoxy celebrates the memory of Saint Marina - a young martyr, symbolizing the heavenly fire and patroness of agriculture, whose day is filled with deep traditional rituals and magical suggestions.
A Saint with an Extraordinary Destiny: The Martyrdom of Julia of Carthage
The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Martyr Julia - a remarkable woman whose faith and heroism became a symbol of Christian martyrdom in ancient times.
Spiritual Restrictions: Diocese Prohibits Digital Presence of Clergy
The Metropolitan of Prespa and Pelagonia, Peter, introduces an unprecedented ban for clergy members, restricting their online communication through a complete prohibition of social networks.
The Parliament is discussing revolutionary educational innovations
A political formation presents radical proposals for transforming the educational process by introducing new disciplines aimed at the moral and spiritual development of young people.
Orthodox Hymn of Faith: Saints, Martyrdom, and Spiritual Heritage
On July 15th, the Orthodox community commemorates the memory of significant Christian figures whose spiritual mission and self-sacrifice outline important historical and religious messages.
Spiritual Jubilee: Bishop Isaac Celebrates the First Anniversary of Patriarch Daniel
Bishop Isaac of Velbuzhd marked a significant date in the Orthodox calendar by solemnly presenting a speech on the first anniversary of Patriarch Daniel's enthronement in the Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
Youth Christian Manifesto Unites European Spirituality
Young Christians from different European countries presented a pan-European spiritual initiative in Rome, which aims to revive Christian values through an innovative international project.
Spiritual Patrons: Two Saints in the Orthodox Calendar
On June 26, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the venerable David of Thessalonica and David of Bulgaria, reminding through worship and prayers of their spiritual feat and monastic life.
The birth of John the Baptist and Eniovden - a double holiday for Orthodox Christians
On June 23, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, which coincides with the national holiday of Eniovden on June 24. In many parishes, special services, prayer readings, and the blessing of medicinal herbs associated with the traditional practices of Eniovden will be held.
An American priest offers marriage in front of the relics of St. Ivan Rilski.
During a pilgrimage trip to the Rila Monastery, the American Orthodox priest Timothy made an unusual romantic gesture - a marriage proposal to his future presbytera. This added a personal moment to the otherwise strictly spiritual atmosphere of the liturgy led by Bishop Clement.
The Parliament defends the unique status of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
The National Assembly adopted legislative amendments to preserve the exclusive status of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Bulgarian Patriarchate (BOC-BP) as the sole legitimate representative of Eastern Orthodoxy in the country. This decision came in response to a court ruling that allowed the registration of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church, creating a risk of multiple registrations of "Orthodox" organizations.