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Service Schedule at the Cathedral Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Burgas, for Holy Week and Easter
Archbishop's services are scheduled at the Cathedral Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Burgas, during Holy Week and on Easter. We present a detailed schedule with times and dates.
Patriarch Daniel Discusses the Situation in the Middle East with the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III
Patriarch Daniel expressed concern about the military actions in the Middle East and discussed access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre with the Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III.
Hierarchical Liturgy and Lecture in Burgas on March 28th and 29th
On March 29th, a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, led by Metropolitan Arseny, will be held at the Cathedral of Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Burgas. On March 28th, there will be a lecture on the topic of "St. Mary of Egypt" with Dr. Zlatina Karavălcheva.
Small Compline in Burgas: The Theotokos Canon and Akathist (March 27th)
On March 27th, at the church of "St. Mary the Theotokos" in Burgas, Small Compline will be served with the entire Canon and Akathist to the Theotokos. Starting at 5:00 PM with the participation of Metropolitan Arseny.
Spiritual Talks: Veneration of the Cross Sunday with Aristidis Spandonis
Sermon for the third Sunday of Great Lent, Veneration of the Cross Sunday, with guest lecturer Aristidis Spandonis. Saturday, March 14th, 5:00 PM at the Cathedral Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius - Burgas.
Hierarchical Liturgy of Saint Basil in Burgas on March 15th: Veneration of the Lord's Cross
On March 15th, the Hierarchical Liturgy of Saint Basil will be held in the cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Burgas, led by Metropolitan Arseny. Veneration of the Holy Cross of the Lord and a particle of the Holy Cross.
Spiritual Talks in Burgas: Theosis and Hierarchical Liturgy
Spiritual talks with Archimandrite Nikanor Papanikolaou and a Hierarchical Liturgy are upcoming in Burgas. The talk is on the topic: "Theosis as the goal of human life". The events are held with the blessing of the Metropolitan of Sliven, Arseniy.
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of St. Basil in Burgas on March 8th
On March 8th, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of St. Basil will be celebrated in the cathedral church „St. St. Cyril and Methodius“ in Burgas, presided over by the Metropolitan Arsenius of Sliven. Beginning: 09:00.
Small Compline with the Akathist to the Theotokos in Burgas (March 6)
On March 6th, a Small Compline with the Akathist to the Theotokos will be held in the church of "St. Mary the Mother of God" in Burgas, led by the Metropolitan Arseniy of Sliven in front of the wonderworking icon "Hodegetria". Starting time: 5:00 PM.
Spiritual Talks in Burgas During Lent: Sunday of Orthodoxy and others.
The Metropolitan of Sliven Arseniy organizes spiritual talks with guest lecturers in the cathedral church "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" - Burgas during Lent. The first talk on February 28th will be led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ventsislav Karavelchev.
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".