“We rejoice, during the period of the Dormition Fast, to celebrate the Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos after Vespers. We turn to Her with hymns and prayers, so that through Her intercessions She may grant us forgiveness of our sins, strengthen us in our daily life, and deliver us…| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 19, a meeting took place at the Holy Metropolis of Sofia between Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria and Metropolitan of Sofia, and Mr. Dimitar Radev, Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). During the encounter, Mr. Radev received the archpastoral blessing of Patriarch Daniel. In the context of today’s…| Orthodox Times (en)
On August 1, the first day of the Dormition Fast, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria presided over a hierarchical vespers service with a Supplicatory Canon to the Most Holy Theotokos at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Great Martyr Nedelya in Sofia. He was joined in service by Protopresbyter Biser Kostadinov, head…| Orthodox Times (en)
On the eve of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria, celebrated the festal Vespers with Artoklasia at the capital’s Church of the Mother of God – Life-giving Spring, in the Podyane district. Serving together with him were Archpriest Simeon Ivanov, rector of the church,…| Orthodox Times (en)
A solemn Patriarchal Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Kyustendil on the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which this year (2025) was officially declared the town’s patronal holiday by decision of the Municipal Council. The service was led by Patriarch Daniel, concelebrated by Metropolitan Grigoriy of Kumano-Osogovo,…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Friday evening, July 25, 2025, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Church of Saint Panteleimon in the town of Samokov, marking the 7th Sunday after Pentecost and the feast of the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon, as well as the Holy Seven Enlighteners of…| Orthodox Times (en)
On September 1, 2025, Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Nedelya in Sofia, marking the Feast of the Indiction, the beginning of the Orthodox Ecclesiastical New Year. Concelebrating with the Patriarch were Bishop Ioan of Branitzi, first vicar of the Metropolitan…| Orthodox Times (en)
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed his hope that the “Journey of Faith” initiative would attract thousands of pilgrims from both Bulgaria and abroad, while also showcasing the nation’s rich history, cultural heritage, enduring traditions, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Together with Patriarch Daniel of the Bulgaria, President Radev officially inaugurated the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria attended the musical poem “The Hermit of Rila,” staged from July 11 to 13 in the square before the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevsky, marking the 1160th anniversary of the Baptism of Bulgaria. Among the attendees were the Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, and…| Orthodox Times (en)
On Sunday, July 7th, hundreds of Sofia’s faithful, clergy, and devout Christians filled the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of the Great Martyr Saint Kyriaki, on the occasion of the festal Divine Liturgy in honor of the saint bearing the same name, one of the most venerated across the Bulgarian land. On…| Orthodox Times (en)
The late former Lead Chanter, Leonidas Asteris, funeral service will be held at the Patriarchal Cathedral on Friday, December 6, at 14:00. His burial will occur at the Divine Transfiguration Cemetery in Sisli. The announcement of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is as follows: The Ecumenical Patriarchate announces the repose in the…| Orthodox Times (en)
Today, December 1, 2024, significant promotions were announced within the Patriarchal Court at the Ecumenical Patriarchate. During the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew conferred the new title of Grand Archimandrite upon the former Grand Syncellus, Iakovos (Krochak). In addition, the Holy and Sacred Synod, following a…| Orthodox Times (en)
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America delivered a heartfelt and inspiring address at the ordination of Deacon Anastasios Halas on the Feast of the Great Martyr Saint Barbara. The ceremony, held at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange, Connecticut, was marked by profound spiritual significance. In his address, Archbishop Elpidophoros emphasized…| Orthodox Times (en)
