The President visits the Troyan Monastery

Today, on the day of one of the greatest Christian holidays – the Dormition of the Theotokos, Vice President Iliana Iotova visited the Troyan Monastery "Dormition of the Mother of God". The visit took place at the invitation of the holy sanctuary to mark its patronal feast day.

"The Troyan Monastery is a guardian of faith and spirituality, and the miraculous "Three-Handed" icon is a symbol of hope for thousands of Bulgarians."

Holiday Program

  • Solemn Liturgy: The service was led by the abbot of the monastery – Bishop Daniil of Dragovitia.
  • Procession: After the liturgy, the Vice President joined the traditional procession with the miraculous "Holy Virgin Three-Handed" icon.

About the Troyan Monastery

The Troyan holy sanctuary holds a special place in Bulgarian history. It is one of the three stauropegial monasteries in the country, directly subordinate to the Holy Synod. In terms of size, the monastery ranks third in Bulgaria, after the Rila and Bachkovo monasteries, and is home to the precious "Three-Handed" icon, which has been kept there since the 17th century.