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Digital ethnographic map of Bulgaria sheds light on hitherto unknown elements of the country’s intangible heritage

The National Ethnographic Museum now has a digital ethnographic map of Bulgaria presenting the artifcats it has collected through the years. The map shows – comprehensivley and region by region – elements of the movable and intangible ethnographic..

published on 12/8/23 1:23 PM
Protoiereus Vladimir Tishchuk

St. Nicholas accompanies Priest Vladimir Tishchuk in his ministry abroad

Not long ago, just a month ago, the Russian Church in Sofia consecrated as St. Nicholas Mirlikiysky the Miracle Worker welcomed with joy its new superior - Archpriest Vladimir Tishchuk. Like his grandfather and father, he is a hereditary priest and from..

published on 12/6/23 11:47 AM

On St. Andrew’s Day, prayer for the health of Patriarch Neophyte in Sofia

On 30 November, the Bulgarian Orthodox church honours the memory of the Apostle Andrew, known as First-Called. Together with his brother Peter he was among the first of Jesus Christ’s disciples. After the resurrection of Christ, when the apostles..

published on 11/30/23 10:23 AM

104th anniversary of the Treaty of Neuilly marked with protests in Sofia

A protest meeting entitled "104 Years of the Dictated Treaty of Neuilly" is organized at the House of Culture "Krasno Selo" in Sofia. The protest meeting will show some of the books and exhibitions that were not allowed to enter Serbia, thus ruining..

published on 11/27/23 6:19 PM
Isabella Marchetta

Museum in Italian city of Campobasso keeps unique historical finds related to Bulgaria

"Bulgarians have a strong desire for national self-determination and a strong desire to go back in time to learn about their origins and to rebuild their identity, which was apparently forcibly taken from them during the long years..

published on 11/27/23 2:46 PM

The mouth of the Kamchia River holds 7,000 years of secrets

Exploration of the water between Cape Kilik and Ilanjik Point, north of the mouth of the Kamchia River, has revealed some unique discoveries. Once, ancient ships were sheltered in these secluded coves from the tempestuous waters of the Black Sea. It..

published on 11/22/23 2:26 PM

The Christian family nurtures love and understanding in our homes

The  Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the twelve great Christian feasts c elebrated by the Orthodox and Catholic Churches on November 21.  The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks it especially solemnly as the Day of Christian Family..

published on 11/21/23 6:20 AM

A day at the Museum of Horses and Equestrian Sports

As if coming out of a fairytale, the carriages of the Third Bulgarian Kingdom transport us back in time, and, maybe, to an imaginary world of childhood we all cherish. Such a journey through history is offered by the Museum of Horses and Equestrian..

updated on 11/17/23 11:11 AM
Byzantine mosaic of Saint John Chrysostom in the Church of Saint Sophia in Istanbul

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays homage to Saint John Chrysostom

On November 13, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays homage to Saint John Chrysostom - one of the most prominent fathers and teachers of Christianity. Saint John was born in Antioch, Syria in 347. After completing his studies in Athens, he returned to..

published on 11/13/23 9:39 AM

Archeologists say knights and vampires lived in medieval fortress near the village of Hrastovo

Remains of two churches, a skeleton covered with stones thrown against vampirism, numerous metal plates from the knightly armour of a Byzantine aristocrat, a lead ampoule - these are just some of the objects that recently surprised archaeologists who..

published on 11/12/23 10:35 AM