https://www.novinite.com/ Real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news - economic, political and cultural, foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and world news. en 2001-2026 Novinite Ltd. https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=237976 237976 Culture Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0200 Easter is the most important religious holiday in the Orthodox Christian calendar and is widely celebrated across Bulgaria. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows the completion of Holy Week, which includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday. The celebration begins on Saturday night, when churches across the country are filled with worshippers attending the midnight Easter service.... https://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=237975 237975 Culture Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Holy Saturday, known in Bulgaria as Lazarus Saturday’s continuation of the Easter cycle, is a quiet but deeply symbolic day in the Orthodox Christian calendar, marking the period between the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. In Bulgaria, the day is observed as part of Holy Week and carries a strong spiritual focus. Churches hold services that continue the mourning atmosphere of Good Friday, but with growing anticipation of the Resurrection....