The Ecumenical Patriarch celebrated Trisay at the grave of Bulgarian Patriarch Neophytostranslated

Trisagio at the tomb of the blessed Patriarch of Bulgaria Mr. Neophytos, located in the precincts of the Holy Church of Agia Kyriaki Sofia, was performed by the Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew, at noon on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The Patriarch of Bulgaria Mr. Daniel attended praying together.

Earlier, the two Primates attended church at the Patriarchal Cathedral of Saint Alexander Nevsky in Sofia, where a Multi-priestly Divine Liturgy was celebrated.

It is recalled that the Ecumenical Patriarch has been visiting Bulgaria since yesterday, Saturday (17/10), as a guest of the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Patriarchate, in order to preside over the liturgical and celebratory events for the completion of 1150 years since the birth and 1080 years since the sleep of Saint John of Rila the Wonderworker, patron of the Bulgarian people. The celebrations will culminate on Monday, October 19, 2026 at the eponymous historical celebratory Holy Monastery, one of the most important pilgrimages in Bulgaria, where a solemn Patriarchal Mass will be held.

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