Barbara

Saint Barbara’s Day: A Blend of Faith, Folklore, and Festive Customs in Bulgaria

On December 4, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Barbara, a revered figure in Christian tradition and folklore. Known as the patron saint of those who passed away suddenly, without the opportunity to repent and receive communion, Saint Barbara's life and martyrdom are deeply rooted in both history and legend.

Film screenings at Goethe Institute in Istanbul

The Goethe-Institut Istanbul is set to host one of the most important figures in German cinema, director Christian Petzold. 

The director will attend the screening of his film "Barbara," which has been screened in Turkey and received great interest. Following the film screening on Sept. 28, the director will answer questions from the audience.