Religion and spirituality
Articles and news about faith, religious traditions, spiritual practices, and cultural heritage.
Patriarch Daniel serves liturgy on Holy Thursday, traditional egg dyeing
On Holy Thursday, Patriarch Daniel served a liturgy and will bless children for the traditional egg dyeing in Sofia. The events of the Last Supper are commemorated.
Holy Week: The Last Week of the Life of Jesus Christ
Holy Week, preceding Easter, is a period of reflection and suffering. The key events of each day are described, including the betrayal of Judas, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and the burial of Jesus.
Palm Sunday: Patriarch Daniel leads liturgy in “St. Alexander Nevsky”
On Palm Sunday, Patriarch Daniel will celebrate a liturgy in “St. Alexander Nevsky”. Celebrations in the country's churches. History of the holiday, the icon, the meaning of the willow branches. Beginning of spiritual preparation for Holy Week.
Orthodoxy in the city: rites, holidays and new meanings in contemporary Bulgaria
In contemporary Bulgarian cities, Orthodoxy remains a visible part of identity - from Easter queues for candles to name days and family rituals, but the way urban people live faith, tradition and holiday is changing.
Andrey Gyurov and Iliana Yotova Congratulated the Jewish Community on Passover
Caretaker Prime Minister Gyurov and President Yotova met with representatives of the Jewish community on the occasion of Passover, discussing the values of freedom and tolerance.
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.