Patriarch of Bulgaria: “Human life is a precious gift from God”

Following the two tragic road accidents that occurred in Bulgaria, the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Bulgaria issued a statement expressing its profound sorrow over the loss of human life, extending words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims, and calling for prayers for the repose of the departed and the recovery of those injured.

Read below the statement: Beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord,

It was with profound sorrow and grief that we received the news of the two serious road accidents that occurred in the early hours of 10 November on the Trakia Motorway, resulting in the tragic loss of precious human lives and plunging dozens of families into mourning and sorrow.

In these difficult hours for us all, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church – Bulgarian Patriarchate extends its most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives. We wholeheartedly share in their immeasurable pain and offer fervent prayers to Almighty and All-Merciful God, asking Him to grant them consolation, spiritual strength, and steadfast faith, so that they may endure the grievous trial that has befallen them.

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