Bulgarian Honey Industry Struggles with Import Woes, Says Local Producer
Manol Todorov, a leading figure in the Strandzha honey industry, has expressed optimism about the 2024 harvest for mann honey
Business | April 11, 2024, Thursday // 17:07
Bulgaria Celebrates Honey, Beehives Day
Society | February 10, 2011, Thursday // 15:50
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Bulgarian Orthodox faithfuls light candles with jars of honey during a holy mass for the 'sanctification of honey' at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin church in the town of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, 10 February 2011.
February 10 marks the day of St. Haralambos, the day of honey and beehives for the Bulgarian Orthodox Christians.
A ritual for health and rich harvest is performed in churches across the country. Honey is consecrated in the local church and then all the bread is coated with it. The rest of the honey is kept in the house as a remedy. According to the belief, St. Haralambos blesses the land and it gets warmer and ready to be cultivated.
St. Haralambos is also traditionally believed to be the lord of all illnesses especially the plague. Doing any housework is strictly forbidden that day, because of the fear of any coming illness.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Related Articles:
Honeyed Blessings: Commemorating St. Charalampius in Orthodox Tradition
Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church pays homage to St. Charalampius the Miracle Maker, commemorating his steadfast faith and miraculous deeds
Bulgarian Beekeepers Protest against Ukrainian Imports
Beekeepers also join the protest of grain producers. They are dissatisfied with the import of Ukrainian bee products, which, according to them, do not meet the requirements of the European Union and are sold much cheaper than Bulgarian products.
Politics | September 16, 2023, Saturday // 10:10
Due to Imports from Ukraine: 50% of Bulgarian Honey remains Unrealized
30% of beekeepers in Bulgaria are at a crossroads whether to stop working
Beekeepers: The European Market May Close Door for Bulgarian Honey
There is a real risk that 45,000 tons of honey from South America would enter the European market through duty-free imports, the Association of Producers of Organic Bee Products warn.
Business | August 8, 2019, Thursday // 17:18
Weather In Bulgaria On April 19: A Mix of Rain and Wind
Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
WHO Sounds Alarm Over Spread of Bird Flu to Humans: 'Huge Concern'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the spread of bird flu (H5N1) to various species, including humans, expressing deep concern over its impact and potential consequences
Honoring Saint Martyr Victor: Name Day Celebrations for Victor and Victoria
Today marks the commemoration of the holy martyr Victor, celebrated by Christians worldwide
Society | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 10:33
12-Year-Old Bulgarian Kaloyan Geshev Achieves Triple Champion Status in Mental Calculation
Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from Sofia's 125 SU "Boyan Penev" school has once again showcased his remarkable talent in speed calculation, clinching the title of three-time champion in mental math
Weather In Bulgaria On April 18: Expect Rain and Cooler Tempretures
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
Exciting News: Opening of Varna's New Central Bus Station in May
Architects Martin Hristov and Galina Baleva, who have crafted the design, revealed that a novel central bus station in Varna is scheduled to be inaugurated in late May
Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 16:35
