Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marks Annunciation

Politics » DOMESTIC | March 25, 2019, Monday // 17:37
Bulgaria: Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marks Annunciation

On 25th of March, Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks Annunciation, which one of the biggest feasts of the Easter festive cycle. It commemorates the visit of Archangel Gabriel to Virgin Mary, during which he communicated the news to her that she would be the mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

For Bulgarians, today's celebration is also known as Blagovets. According to people's beliefs the cuckoo is heard for the first time on the Annunciation and this is a sign that spring has arrived.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

Domestic » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria