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Ivanovden: Bulgaria Reveres Saint John in a Jubilant Celebration
In a jubilant commemoration, Bulgarians across the nation honor Saint John the Forerunner and Baptist, marking the revered day of Ivanovden, following the Epiphany.
Today holds profound significance within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church as it pays homage to Saint John's pivotal role, particularly his Baptism of Christ, an event central to his life and legacy.
It is Saint John's Day or Ivanovden, a Name Day for over 347 Thousand Bulgarians
Today, after Epiphany, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Council of St. Prophet John the Forerunner and Baptist. The day is popular as Ivanovden in Bulgaria (Ivan's Day) and is among the holidays with the largest number people who have a name day in our country - over 347 thousand.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors Saint John the Baptist
Bulgarians with the name Ivan (and its derivatives) are celebrating St John the Baptist, or Ivanovden as it is locally known, on January 7.
Bulgarian Deputy PM Calls for Sanctions on Migrants Refusing Integration
Bulgaria should impose penalties on refugees on its territory refusing to send their children to school or take up the jobs offered to them, Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva said on Monday.
"If the refugees want to take advantage of all rights granted to them by Bulgarian law, then they must meet fulfil obligations as well," Kuneva has said, according to BTA news agency.