Commemoration of the Apostle begins in Bulgaria

Culmination of celebrations will be on 19 February

published on 2/18/23 5:28 PM

Photo: museum-pz.com

In a number of Bulgarian cities, such as Karlovo, Lovech, Veliko Tarnovo and others, the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the death of the Apostle of Freedom Vasil Levski has begun.

This evening there will be a commemorative ceremony in Vasil Levski's hometown Karlovo. A holy liturgy and a memorial service were celebrated today at the St. Virgin Mary, where Levski had been chanting as a deacon with his spiritual name Ignatius. Church hymns in memory of Levski were performed by the Svetloglas quartet.

On 19 February, President Rumen Radev will open the multimedia digital exhibition "The Apostle's Confession" at the Square 500 National Gallery. In the evening, the President will take part in the commemorative ceremony at the monument to the hero in the capital.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News 150th anniversary Apostle celebrations commemoration Deacon Vasil Levski

More from category

Rain over Western Bulgaria, sun over the Black Sea coast

On Tuesday minimum temperatures will range between 15 and 21° C., for Sofia 15° C. During the day there will be sun, with clouds forming over Western and Central Bulgaria. There will be brief showers in many parts, with heavy rain and thunder mostly..

published on 8/4/25 6:35 PM

Egyptian vulture (for illustration purposes)

Egyptian vulture poisoned near Krumovgrad

A dead Egyptian vulture was found near the village of Hrastovo in Krumovgrad municipality , the press center of the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Kardzhali announced. Samples were taken from the bird, which is a protected..

published on 8/4/25 6:20 PM

From vacations to AI - another month of decline in job openings in Bulgaria

Job offers in all sectors of the Bulgarian economy are decreasing in July, according to the analysis of a leading online job posting platform in the country. According to the data from the monthly analysis, a decrease of 12%, or over 5,000 jobs, was..

published on 8/4/25 5:58 PM