Genealogy of Jesus

On November 21, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, a day honored in Bulgaria as the Day of the Christian Family and Christian Youth. This celebration is among the 12 major Christian holidays observed by both the Orthodox and Catholic churches.

In Bulgaria, the Orthodox Church honors the Assumption of the Holy Virgin with solemn services. The holiday, also known as the Great Mother of God (Golyama Bogoroditsa), is among the most revered in the country. It commemorates the peaceful passing of the Mother of God, who, according to tradition, did not experience a typical death but rather a blissful sleep that opened the doors to heaven.

In the Orthodox Church, December 26 marks a significant celebration dedicated to the Holy Mother of God and Saint Joseph, commemorating their roles in the life of Jesus Christ.