On August 20, 2025, Bulgaria will mark the 1108th anniversary of one of the most significant battles in European medieval history - the Battle of Achelous River. This epochal battle, which took place in 917, was a triumph of the Bulgarian Tsar Simeon I over the Byzantine forces led by commander-in-chief Leo Phocas.
Historical sources testify to the scale of this military clash, which is still considered one of the grandest in medieval Europe. Tsar Simeon I, known for his military strategy and personal bravery, took direct part in the battle, leading the heavy cavalry of the Bulgarian army. His tactical mastery led to a complete defeat of the Byzantine forces, which were pushed towards the sea, surrounded, and almost completely destroyed.
An interesting historical fact related to the Battle of Achelous is the introduction of a new ritual in the Bulgarian military tradition. At the request of Tsar Simeon I, for the first time in Bulgarian history, a blessing of the battle flags was performed before the battle - a custom that subsequently became an integral part of military ceremonies.
Solemn Celebration in the Town of Achelous
To honor the memory of this historic victory, the residents of Achelous town, together with Pomorie municipality and the local community center "Svetlina 1934", are organizing a solemn celebration. The event will begin at 19:00 on August 20, 2025, with a festive procession that will start from the community center building and head towards the monument in the town park.
At the monument, a commemorative ceremony will be held, including a memorial prayer for the fallen warriors. A speech will be delivered on the historical significance of the Battle of Achelous and its contribution to strengthening the Bulgarian statehood. Officials and citizens will lay wreaths and flowers at the monument of Tsar Simeon the Great, paying tribute to the memory of the great Bulgarian ruler and his warriors.
The festive program will continue from 20:00 at the open-air stage in the town park with a concert showcasing the richness of Bulgarian culture and traditions. The evening will conclude with an impressive fireworks display, symbolizing the glory of Bulgarian arms and the timelessness of the Bulgarian spirit.
The organizers from Pomorie municipality, Achelous town hall, and the Community Center "Svetlina 1934" Achelous extend a heartfelt invitation to all Bulgarian citizens and guests of the town to join the celebration, to pay tribute to Bulgaria's glorious past and to touch the greatness of Bulgarian history.
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This solemn celebration will not only commemorate one of the most brilliant victories in Bulgarian military history but also highlight the enduring significance of the Battle of Achelous for shaping Bulgarian national identity and establishing Bulgaria as a strong European state during the Middle Ages.
Коментари (47)
FANATA
13.08.2025, 16:17Симеон Велики - гордост за България!
гошо
13.08.2025, 16:20факт!
THEREALIVAN
13.08.2025, 16:21факт!
zlata_koti
13.08.2025, 16:18Факт! Легендарна победа на българската войска!
blagoi2021
13.08.2025, 16:19Factче, направо гордост за историята ни!
ludata
13.08.2025, 16:18невероятен военен подвиг на българската войска!!
komentar_bg
13.08.2025, 16:22Chista epichnost 🔥 Simeon Veliki pokazva kak se pravi 💪!
darkangel2019
13.08.2025, 16:20Епична победа, която промени курса на българската история!
prosto_chovek
13.08.2025, 16:37Абе моля те, толкова епична битка!
IVANKA
13.08.2025, 16:41Една от най-великите победи в нашата история! Гордост за поколения напред.
avtoritet1977
13.08.2025, 16:38Цар Симеон - истински пълководец!
petrov1993
13.08.2025, 16:40факт! горда българска победа!
TONY_STARK
13.08.2025, 16:49Епичен удар! 💪🏻🇧🇬 Симеон не прощава!
византия_тоталнното
13.08.2025, 16:53Тоталнното поражение на Византия 👑
NoComment
13.08.2025, 16:57Epic win! 💪🏻🇧🇬 Легендарен цар, легендарна победа!
guest1231992
13.08.2025, 16:58факт!
tony_stark
13.08.2025, 16:59факт!
ninja
13.08.2025, 17:02Лудиии, кво сме минали! Гордост за българиq! 🇧🇬!
martin_24
13.08.2025, 17:03факт!
ZLATA_KOTI
13.08.2025, 16:58факт!
BG_GOST
13.08.2025, 17:17Епична победа, коqто показва мощта на българската армия!
legendarenbalgarskivladetel
13.08.2025, 17:19Legendarenbalgarskivladetel!SimeonVeliki-gordostzanatsiyata!!!
darkangel
13.08.2025, 17:20Palen razgrom na byzantine boys 😎
m. Тодоров
13.08.2025, 17:21Легенда, бе! 💪 Симеон си е бил класа, нищо че минали 1108 години 🔥
m. иванов
13.08.2025, 17:22Епичнна победа, мацките! 💪🇧🇬 🤔
holera
13.08.2025, 17:23Страхотно! Първото българско вилико царство е било непобедимо! 😜
martin_24
13.08.2025, 18:32Tиq византийци да не мислят че лесно се бием! 💪🏻🇧🇬
Майстора
13.08.2025, 18:39Гордост за България! Световен исторически момент 🏆
gringo_771974
13.08.2025, 18:40Легенда! 💪🏻🇧🇬 Симеон показа на Byzantine какво е истинска мощ!
realist
13.08.2025, 18:42Леко яко, ама Byzantine-те са си получли заслуженото тогва!
viki_qna
13.08.2025, 18:41Руснаците са ни братя, не тия от ЕС 🇷🇺
Barona
13.08.2025, 18:45историята ни учи на независимост, не на чужди внушения!
holera
13.08.2025, 18:43епична победа, която промени балканите завинаги! 💯
факт_славнапобеданабългарскотооръжие
13.08.2025, 20:13Факт!Славнапобеданабългарскотооръжие!
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
13.08.2025, 20:13абемоляте,какваистория...
VIKI_QNA
13.08.2025, 20:14нямам думи колко горд съм с тази битка!
6874D
13.08.2025, 20:31Гордос сме с таа побда нна цар Симеон! 😂
KOMENTAR_BG
13.08.2025, 20:33тоя цар ги размаза яко, легенда! 💪🏻👑
l. Костов
13.08.2025, 20:59Епична победа, която никой не помни 🤷♂️
theRealIvan1998
13.08.2025, 20:59Амачеmassacre!💪🏻🇧🇬Симеоннегипожали!
93AC
13.08.2025, 20:59Легенда, която си струва 🔥
krisko_bg1999
13.08.2025, 21:03епи4енн разгром! 💪🏻⚔️
D52C3
13.08.2025, 21:04Abe chakay, 917 godina - tova e bilo predi TikTok, no kak Epic! 😂🇧🇬
xD
13.08.2025, 21:09горди смее, че сме победили визаньтийците! 💪🇧🇬
IVANKA
13.08.2025, 21:13българскатаисторияечудесна,нобъдещетониевес!🇪🇺
petkan2002
13.08.2025, 21:32факт!
shefa
13.08.2025, 21:33факт!