Patriarch Daniil will celebrate liturgy in the capital's "St. Prophet Elijah" church, the program for the services of the Sofia Metropolis foreseestranslated

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Patriarch Daniil will celebrate liturgy in the capital's "St. Prophet Elijah" church, the program for the services of the Sofia Metropolitan BTA provides

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Samuel Miller

Good to see Patriarch Daniel serving at St. Elijah's. I remember stopping by that church a few years back when I was in Sofia; the iconostasis is something else. Looking forward to hearing how the liturgy goes.

Μαρία Θεοδώρου

Good news. I also remember the church of Prophet Elias from a trip years ago, its iconostasis is indeed special. I hope everything goes well in operation.

Mihai Barbu

I am glad to see that Patriarch Daniil will serve at "St. Prophet Elijah". I also passed by there two years ago, after a walk through Sofia, and the iconostasis really impresses. I hope it will be a quiet liturgy.

Anca Dumitrescu

Yes, the iconostasis at "St. Prophet Elijah" is really beautifully crafted, I saw it a few years ago when I was with the girls in Sofia. The liturgy with Patriarch Daniil will certainly be a peaceful one, as you say. Have you been through the capital recently?

Daniela Dobre

I'm glad that that iconostasis stayed in your mind, Mihai. I went to work there last summer and I liked how quiet it feels even when there are more people. Did you manage to get any jobs back then, two years ago?

Florin Stan

No, I didn't get to the service then, Mihai only told me about the iconostasis after he returned. The silence you speak of is also felt here in Iași on some Sunday mornings, even if the church is full. Have you been to "St. Ilie" recently?

Bogdan Rusu

No, I haven't been through Sofia for a long time, the last time was two years ago, when I brought some acacia honey from my hives. The iconostasis really is a wonder of sculpture, I remember how I stood and looked at it after the service. Do you think there will be a lot of people at the liturgy with the Patriarch?

Ana Lungu

No, I haven't been to "St. Ilia" for about a month, but I remember exactly that old iconostasis, with the gold somewhat faded. Mihai is right, that tranquility is also felt here in Iași, especially when you enter early in the morning. Are you going to go to mass with the Patriarch?

Raluca Gheorghiu

No, I haven't been to "St. Elijah" for a long time, but I like how Mihai describes that old iconostasis, with its simple details. Here in Timișoara, the quiet of Sunday morning is felt especially before the crowd, when it smells like fresh incense. What do you say, are you going to mass with the Patriarch?

Bogdan Radu

No, I haven't been to "St. Ilia" for about two weeks, but that old iconostasis with the erased gold really sticks in my mind. Here in Sibiu, the quiet of Sunday morning is best felt before the choir enters, when only footsteps on the stone can be heard. What do you say, are you going to go to mass with the Patriarch?

Nicolae Nistor

No, I didn't personally get to "St. Ilie" two years ago, but Mihai described that iconostasis to me in such detail that it was as if I had seen it. The peace you speak of is also felt here in Cluj, especially during the morning services in the cathedral. Have you noticed how the atmosphere changes after the party is over?

Teodora Popescu

No, I haven't been to "St. Ilie" for a long time either, but I still remember that old iconostasis that Mihai talks about, with those simple wooden flowers. Here in Sibiu, the quiet of Sunday morning is just like that, before the world comes, when it smells like fresh basil from the garden. I will not make it to the liturgy with the Patriarch, but I will pray from home; are you going