Holy Week

Today marks a significant day of celebration for Bulgarians as they observe Bright Tuesday, the second day of Bright Week in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Bright Tuesday holds profound spiritual significance, symbolizing the enlightenment brought forth by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it instills for eternal life.

Today marks the joyous celebration of Easter, one of the most significant holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar. As believers across the world commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, cherished rites and traditions come to life, ushering in a season of renewal and hope.

The Epitaphios procession, symbolizing the bier that carried the body of Jesus to his grave, took place across Greece on Good Friday, which was Good Friday in the Orthodox Christian calendar.

As Bulgaria enters Holy Saturday, a day steeped in age-old customs and spiritual significance, families across the nation prepare for a solemn yet celebratory culmination of Holy Week. Known as Soul Saturday, this day holds special rituals and practices aimed at honoring the deceased, preparing for Easter, and welcoming the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

After the Orthros of Holy Saturday, the procession of the Epitaph follows, while the Lamentations of the Epitaph are chanted

Today marks Good Friday in Bulgaria, a day of solemn reflection and reverence as Christians commemorate the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. It is considered the saddest day of Holy Week, with strict fasting and special church services held to honor the Savior's sacrifice.

The team from Israel, after their victory on Holy Tuesday, leads 2-1 and if they win on Holy Thursday (21:45), they advance to the Final Four

Maundy Thursday, observed on April 13 this year, marks a significant moment in Holy Week for Bulgarians, rich in traditions and spiritual meaning. It is the day before the Resurrection feast, where ancient customs intertwine with religious rituals.

Easter, or the Resurrection of Christ, stands as the most significant and vibrant holiday in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Rooted in the celebration of Jesus Christ's return to life after crucifixion, Easter embodies both spiritual renewal and the triumph of spring over winter.

Today marks the commencement of Holy Week in Bulgaria as Orthodox Christians observe Holy Monday, initiating a period of profound reflection on the final days of Jesus Christ's earthly life leading up to Easter.