Tag:Orthodox Church
Bulgaria
Lazarus Saturday: Unveiling Bulgaria’s Rich Customs and Spiritual Heritage
On Lazarus Day, each housewife in the hamlet gives 'prosfori' (little leavened bread used in Orthodox and Catholic liturgy) according to the number of deaths, which is usually an odd number
Bulgaria
Celebrating family and faith: Orthodox church observes assembly of Holy Mother of God
The Assembly of the Holy Mother of God carries a dual significance, recognizing the revered figure of the Holy Mother and paying tribute to Saint Joseph as the nurturing father of Jesus
World
Odesa: Russian missile Strike destroys historic Ukrainian Orthodox Church
On one of the central streets of Odesa, the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) was damaged by a Russian missile. This temple is a UNESCO heritage site
Bulgaria
Tatyana Georgieva restores tradition of painting Easter eggs on Good Thursday
Tatyana Georgieva, Municipal councillor from the PG GERB/SDS in the Metropolitan Municipality, reported that on Good Thursday, she discussed with grandmothers from the pension club that talked about traditions and customs
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Sofia Expands Ban on Wood and Coal Heating to Combat Air Pollution: 2029 Deadline Set for Entire Municipality
This year, the scope of these restrictions will broaden. From January 1, 2025, the use of solid fuels, including wood and coal, will be prohibited in nine of Sofia’s 24 districts
Bulgarian Leaders Unite in Celebrating Unification Day, Urge National Cohesion
Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev emphasized the enduring significance of unity among the Bulgarian people. Reflecting on the historic event, Glavchev remarked that the unification of Bulgaria demonstrated the impossibility of artificially dividing the nation
Vogue Names Sofia Europe’s Most Dynamic City: A Blend of Ancient Charm and Modern Innovation
The article portrays Sofia as a cultural melting pot, with downtown streets reflecting a blend of Roman ruins, Byzantine influences, Ottoman architecture, and contemporary European designs
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Dominica: New projects unveiled at the 2024/2025 budget session
Finance Minister Irving McIntyre revealed a big budget for several projects to be undertaken the coming fiscal year.
Dominica budget 2024/2025 scheduled today: $1.4 B expected allocation
The new budget for Dominica is expected to have a $1.4 Billion expenditure. The final budget address is set to take place today.