Tag: Rila Monastery
Bulgaria Honors Miracle Worker St. Ivan Rilski
20/10/2012 Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria commemorated on October 19 Saint Ivan Rilski, known as the Miracle Worker and also celebrated as the patron of Bulgaria. ... Read More
Artist Builds a Six Million-Matchstick Model Monastery
19/1/2012 Michelangelo spent only three years carving David. Da Vinci's depiction of The Last Supper required just three. This giant model of the Rila Monastery ... Read More
Bulgaria Honors Miracle Worker St. Ivan Rilski
19/10/2011 Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria commemorate on October 19 S.t Ivan Rilski, known as the Miracle Worker and also celebrated as the patron of Bulgaria. ... Read More
Rila Monastery Is Preparing for Easter
Vladimir Simeonov 30/3/2011 Thousands of Bulgarian and foreign tourists will visit Rila Monastery on Easter. By tradition are expected many pilgrims from Greece, who will ... Read More
Bulgarian Orthodox Church observes St. John of Rila Day
Sofia. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church observes the day of Saint John of Rila, which falls on October 19 every year. St. John of Rila is ... Read More
Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Mark St. Ivan Rilski Assumption
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Wednesday, August 18, the assumption of Saint Ivan Rilski. St. Ivan Rilski was the first Bulgarian recluse. He was revered ... Read More