The Orthodox Church celebrates this holiday with a particular solemnity. This is the only day in the year when a …
Saint Tryphon
Saint Tryphon was born in the 3rd century in Asia Minor. He received good education from his parents, and he …
St. Lazarus’ Saturday
The day on which we celebrate the memory of St. Lazarus is in the week before the Resurrection of Christ. …
Cheesefare Sunday
Each year for 40 days the Christians prepare themselves to celebrate Pascha. Before the Great Lent starts, the Church has …
Saint Basil the Great
On 1st January in Bulgaria, according to the civil calendar, the first day of the New Year is celebrated. On …
The Ascention of Our Lord (the Day of the Saviour)
The Day of the Saviour has received its name from the fact that this is the day of the Ascension …
St. Theodore’s Day
The Saturday of the first week of the Great Lent is in the memory of St. Theodore Tyron the Holy …
Nativity of Christ (Christmas)
On 25th December the believers celebrate the nativity in flesh of the God-Man Jesus Christ. When Adam and Eve were …
Resurrection of Christ (Easter)
The Resurrection of Christ is the main holiday in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is called “the holiday of holidays”. …
Cheesefare Sunday
The evening of Cheesefare Sunday is related to numerous traditions. The Great Lent is an important moment in the life …