Reverence

As the Saturday following Shrovetide arrives, Bulgarians across the nation come together to celebrate Todorovden, a cherished tradition deeply rooted in both Christian faith and folk customs. This year, the movable holiday falls on March 23, marking a day of reverence for St. Todor, also known as Theodore Tiron the Great Martyr.

Everybody knows that the publishing industry is a rigorously stratified world, characterized by a reverence for hierarchy and a near-fanatical observance of ritual. Or maybe we suspect as much — but for those who would like to have those beliefs starkly confirmed, I would recommend a visit to the London Book Fair, which took place in the city's Kensington district last week.

The Romanian academic community grieves over the death of Timisoara and Caransebes Archbishop and Banat (western Romania) Metropolitan Nicolae Corneanu, 'a bright mark of spiritual life.'