Daniel Bulgaris: Human life is a gift from God and we should appreciate it every daytranslated

Human life is a gift from God and we must appreciate it every day, said the Patriarch of Bulgaria, Mr. Daniel coming this morning to Kyustendil for the feast of Agios Minas, on the occasion of yesterday's tragic incident with the fatal traffic accident that left 12 dead and dozens injured.  The Patriarch Mr. Daniel announced that the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church expressed its condolences to the relatives of the dead and its prayerful support to those injured in the tragic incident.

"We express our support to the victims of the accident. Often, only when such things happen do we think that human life is a gift from God and we should appreciate this gift and not only remember it in such difficult times," he said.

The Primate of the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria reminded that according to the Gospel, tragedies are not a sign of the victims' sin, but a call to all people to turn to repentance and spiritual life.

On the occasion of the feast of Saint Mina, the Patriarch of Bulgaria pointed out that the Saint is one of the most respected in Bulgaria and that...