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The icon of Virgin Mary at Bulgaria's Rozhen Monastery.
Saturday Bulgarian Orthodox Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Theotokos, or Holy Mother of Christ.
One of the most renowned Bulgarian monastery, the Nativity of Mary Rozhen Monastery celebrates its temple holiday.
Festivities started with a holy mass and church rally fronted by the miracle working icon of Virgin Mary owned by the Monastery.
Many guests from across Bulgaria and neighboring Greece have arrived for the festivities.
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