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St. Annas Summer Feastday (Dormition of the Mother of the Holy Virgin)

St. Annas Summer Feastday (Dormition of the Mother of the Holy Virgin)

7/25/2023 10:00:00 AM
Name day of everyone named Anna, Yana, Enko.































































This is the second day around the year dedicated to St. Anna (December  9 - ANINDEN/St. Anna’s Day, the Conception of the Holy Mother of God by Saint Anna).































































St.Anna is celebrated as the guardian of pregnancies, birth and motherhood. This day is supposed to be free of any work – otherwise women would miscarriage or have hard delivery. The mistresses of the houses make bread without yeast and give it away for the health of young children; that way the saint is going to protect them of fire or fever. St.Anna’s icon is decorated with flowers and gifts by church-goers.
Bulgaria marks the International children’s day
Bulgaria marks the International children’s day
6/1/2023 9:00:00 AM
Bulgaria marks the International children's day: June 1st. Festive celebrations, theatrical performances and concerts for the young ones are organized throughout the country.
Today is SPASSOVDEN
Today is SPASSOVDEN
5/25/2023 10:00:00 AM
SPASSOVDEN (always on Thursday, 40 Days after Easter - “Ascension Day” or “Ascension of the Lord”): The great feast called the Spassovden or Ascension Day is connected to the eternal human wish for health and joy. The feast is a non-fixed one, and it is celebrated 40 days after Easter, always on Thursday.
Bulgarian Literacy and Culture Celebration Day - May 24th
Bulgarian Literacy and Culture Celebration Day - May 24th
5/24/2023 9:00:00 AM
Ever since the earliest Bulgarian manuscript books (preserved until today), we can trace the tradition to honor the two saint brothers - St Cyril (on February 14th) and St Methodius (on April 6th) ...
St.St.Constantine and Helena Feast
St.St.Constantine and Helena Feast
5/21/2023 8:00:00 AM
May 21st is celebrated in Bulgaria as the church feast of St. St.Constatine and Helena.
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius Day
The St. St. Cyril and Methodius Day
5/11/2023 10:00:00 AM
The first celebration of the Day of the Holy Brothers, St.Cyril and St.Methodius, was organized by the eminent Plovdiv figure Nayden Gerov in 1851, in the city of Pl...
May 9th - the Day of Europe
May 9th - the Day of Europe
5/9/2023 7:00:00 AM
On the 9th of May 1950, Robert Schumann presented his proposal on the creation of an organized Europe, indispensable to the maintenance of peaceful relations.
May 6th - Gergyovden (St Georgs Day)
May 6th - Gergyovden (St Georgs Day)
5/6/2023 8:00:00 AM
The national feast Gergyovden (St Georgs Day), called by different versions of the namein the different parts of the country: Gergyuvden, Gyurgyovden,...
The world Day of Free Journalism
The world Day of Free Journalism
5/3/2023 10:00:00 AM
The world Day of Free Journalism has been celebrating since 1992 on UNESCO initiative.
Today is Borisovden
Today is Borisovden
5/2/2023 10:00:00 AM
May 2 is the traditional Church Holiday of Borisovden - everyone having the name of Boris and all the derivatives: Borislav, Borislava, Boryana celebrate their name day
Today is May 1st - international Labor Day
Today is May 1st - international Labor Day
5/1/2023 10:00:00 AM
May Day has long been a focal point for demonstrations by various socialist, communist, and anarchist groups.