Virgin Mary

On Christmas Eve in Evros, each house was required to have “nine foods” so that the table would have plenty of food throughout the year.

As Christmas approaches, Christians around the world prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. In Bulgaria, Christmas Eve, a key part of the Christmas celebration, is marked by various religious and cultural traditions that bring families together in anticipation of the Savior's arrival.

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.

He stood silently for a moment, leaning on his metal crutches before the icon of the Virgin Mary. Then, with reverence, he placed his crutches down, as a soldier would lay down his weapon, and lay face down to pray. He did not kneel, as is customary among the faithful, because he was missing one leg - he had been severely injured in a trench somewhere in eastern Ukraine.

Far Away Travel Blog has announced its first list for the 2025 travel season following an on-site international survey conducted by its editorial team across various continents, aiming to “discover” the top ten destinations that align with new travel trends.

Ameti, a city councilor in Zurich and a member of the Green Liberal Party, used a sports pistol to fire at the image, leaving bullet holes on the faces of the Virgin Mary and Jesus, in a poster for the auction of the image, which dates back to 1350.

Across the world today, the faithful gather in reverence to celebrate both Hellenism and Christianity. We commemorate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, who has peacefully fallen asleep and ascended to heaven.

Today marks the celebration of the Annunciation, a significant spring holiday known as Blagovets. This occasion is observed annually on March 25th and holds a special place in the Easter holiday cycle.

A rare Greek icon named Axion Esti from Mount Athos was transported on Wednesday to Athens, where it will be exhibited for public veneration over the next two weeks.

A rare Greek icon named Axion Esti from the all-male monastic community of Mount Athos was transported on Wednesday to Athens, where it will be exhibited for public veneration over the next two weeks.