Daniel of Bulgaria: The reception of the relics of Tsar Samuel was the culmination of historical eventstranslated

As the culmination of great historical events that Bulgaria is experiencing in the last few days, the reception of Tsar Samuel's remains in Bulgaria - then the agreement between Greece and Bulgaria that was signed a few days ago - was characterized by the Patriarch Mr. Daniel.   His Beatitude was found yesterday, Wednesday October 7, 2026, in Stara Zagora where he presided over the solemn Divine Liturgy as part of anniversary events held in the local Church. Specifically, the Diocese of Stara Zagora celebrates 155 years since the establishment of the Episcopate, 130 years since the election of the first Metropolitan of Stara Zagora Methodios and 100 years since the birth of Metropolitan Stara Zagora Pagratios. Also, as part of the celebratory church events, the local Church is honoring the 50th anniversary of the birth of His Eminence Metropolitan Stara Zagora Mr. Kyprianou, the 30th anniversary of his celibacy and the 10th anniversary of his enthronement on the metropolitan throne.

The first visit of the Patriarch Mr. Daniel in the Stara Zagora Diocese after his election and enthronement was combined with the awarding of the medal of St. John of Rila, first degree, to the Metropolitan...