St. Stephen's Day In Bulgaria: Celebrating Faith And Name Days
Today marks the commemoration of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, within the Orthodox Church
Today marks the commemoration of St. Stephen, the First Martyr, within the Orthodox Church
In the Orthodox Church, December 26 marks a significant celebration dedicated to the Holy Mother of God and Saint Joseph, commemorating their roles in the life of Jesus Christ
Bulgarian Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ today, marking the Nativity with traditions and festivities. Name day celebrations abound
As Bulgarians mark Christmas Eve on December 24, it signifies not just the day before the birth of the Son of God but also a cherished occasion for family gatherings and time-honored customs
Bulgaria commemorates Ignazhden on December 20, a cherished festivity honoring Saint Ignatius of Antioch. This day holds historical significance, tracing back to ancient traditions intertwining with the Christian narrative
In a groundbreaking move, Bulgaria prepares to approve an unprecedented budget allocation for culture following the upcoming vote on Budget 2024
Recent Eurostat findings shed light on Bulgarian households' cultural spending, indicating a meager 1.5% expenditure on cultural goods and services in 2020
Renowned Bulgarian author Zdravka Evtimova has scored a literary win with the publication of her science fiction novel, "He May Wear My Silence," in the USA
People within the art sector staged a protest outside the Council of Ministers, pressing for increased pay and a substantial boost in the cultural budget for the upcoming year
Museums in Bulgaria insist on receiving 50% more money next year for the maintenance and modernization of the fund storage and exhibition halls, as well as for raising wages in the sector, as there is a mass departure of specialists
Bulgarians across the country observed the Day of Saint Nicholas on December 6, known as Nikulden, commemorating the revered figure of St. Nicholas of Myra
The 50th edition of the Sofia International Book Fair, themed "We create stories. We create history," commences from December 5 to 10 at the National Palace of Culture
Get ready for the much-anticipated Young Wine Parade festival, set to kick off in Plovdiv's historic Old Town this Friday for a thrilling three-day celebration
Renowned Bulgarian artist Radoslava Antonova Kostadinova has recently unveiled her latest creation, "Haikus," a captivating collection of poems that invites readers into a world shaped by nature, seasons, love, and personal experiences
Experience the vibrant artistry of the Lviv National Opera and Ballet as they take center stage at Sofia's National Palace of Culture (NDK) on May 15, 2024, in an exclusive Western Europe performance
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an esteemed event celebrated by Orthodox and Catholic Churches on November 21, recognized as a day of Christian Family and Youth by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
For Orthodox Christians, Christmas fasting begins today. In church tradition, they are established in honor of the upcoming great holiday dedicated to the birth of the Savior of the world - Jesus Christ
The first service is expected to be on Saturday
In Bulgaria, Archangel All Souls' Day, known as "Zadushnitsa," is a day of solemn remembrance and reverence for departed loved ones
In my opinion, Bulgaria is one of Europe's most overlooked nations.
On September 22, 1908, Bulgaria rejected its political vassal dependence on the Ottoman Empire, a result of the decisions of the Berlin Congress in 1878, and became a sovereign state, an equal partner of the other European countries
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