"Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, goodwill among men." For more than 2,000 years, this angelic hymn has sounded in all Christian churches to glorify the Nativity of Christ as a celebration of hope and faith in the all-conquering power..
Orthodox Christians mark Meatfare Sunday on February 27. The feast falls on the Sunday eight weeks before Easter. A liturgy commemorating moments from the Early Life of Jesus Christ is served. Traditionally, meat is eaten at dinner, after..
Orthodox Christians are celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, a symbol of the triumph over evil and death. Metropolitan bishop of Vratsa Grogoriy brought the Holy Fire to the St. Alexander cathedral where he conducted Easter..
On 2 February the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Candlemas – one of the 12 major feast days of the year. It is also called Feast of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It falls on the..
On this day, the church calls upon believers to recall of the Savior's voluntary sacrifice and His all-forgiving love. To feel the suffering of others because every pain reminds of the crucifixion of Christ. And just like a person suffering..
