Patriarch Neophyte

Bulgarian Orthodox Church to elect new Patriarch on June 30

As decreed by the Holy Synod on March 19, a Patriarchal Electoral Church Council will convene on June 30 to elect a new Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The decision follows the repose of Patriarch Neophyte on March 13. On June 2, all dioceses must conduct elections for delegates to the electoral council. On…

Mar 28, 2024Aurelian Iftimiu

Faithful and hierarchs from Bulgaria and other Orthodox nations paid their last homage to Patriarch Neophyte

Bulgarians paid their last homage to Patriarch Neophyte on Saturday, after the head of their national Church reposed into the Lord on Wednesday. In addition to many faithful who came to say goodbye at the “St Alexander Nevsky” Patriarchal Cathedral in Sofia, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, as well as the hierarchs of the Bulgarian…

Mar 18, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Patriarch Daniel: Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria – a Gentle and Wise Spiritual Shepherd

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, transmitted a message on Saturday, for the funeral of His Beatitude Neophyte, Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Full text: Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria – A Gentle and Wise Spiritual Shepherd Your Eminence Ioan, Metropolitan of Varna and Veliki Preslav, Locum-tenens to the Patriarch, Beloved members…

Mar 18, 2024Ștefana Totorcea

Romanian Patriarch sends condolences to the Bulgarian Church after the death of Patriarch Neophyte

His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent condolences to the Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church following the death of Patriarch Neophyte. Full text: Bucharest, 14 March 2024 To the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church It is with deep sorrow that we learned about the passing away, after battling a long illness, of…

Mar 14, 2024Sorin Ioniţe

Archbishop of Tomis leads the 100-year celebration of Romanian church in Sofia, meets with Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte

His Eminence Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis participated in the celebrations of the “Holy Trinity” Church’s centenary of uninterrupted ministry in the Romanian language in Sofia. The hierarch also had a meeting with Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria. Although the church was consecrated on December 6, the series of celebratory events began on the feast of Pentecost.…

Jun 13, 2023Aurelian Iftimiu

Romania’s Ambassador to Bulgaria meets with His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte

Romania’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Brândușa Predescu, met on Tuesday with His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte at the headquarters of the Orthodox Metropolis in Sofia, the Bulgarian Patriarchate announced. The meeting was also attended by Bishop Gerasim of Melnik, Secretary of the Holy Synod, Bishop Polycarp of Belogradchik, Vicar of the Metropolis of Sofia, and Father Neluțu…

Jan 13, 2022Aurelian Iftimiu

Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte’s 7th enthronement anniversary

Monday, February 24, His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte celebrates his 7th enthronement anniversary as Primate of Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Patriarch Neophyte (Bulgarian: Патриарх Неофит, secular name Simeon Nikolov Dimitrov; born 15 October 1945, Sofia) is the current head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church from 24 February 2013. Prior to his election, he was the Metropolitan of…

Feb 24, 2020Iulian Dumitraşcu

His Beatitude Patriarch Neophyte celebrates his name day

His Beatitude Neophyte, the Patriarch of Bulgarian Orthodox Church, on the feast of Martyr Neophytus of Nicea celebrates his name day. Patriarch Neophyte (Bulgarian: Патриарх Неофит, secular name Simeon Nikolov Dimitrov; born 15 October 1945, Sofia) is the current head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church from 24 February 2013. Prior to his election, he was…

Jan 21, 2020Iulian Dumitraşcu

Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte celebrates His 74th Birthday

His Beatitude Neophyte, Bulgarian Orthodox Church, celebrates on Tuesday, October 15, his 74th Birthday. Patriarch Neophyte (Bulgarian: Патриарх Неофит, secular name Simeon Nikolov Dimitrov; born 15 October 1945, Sofia) is the current head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church from 24 February 2013. Prior to his election, he was the Metropolitan of Ruse. After completing his…

Oct 15, 2019Iulian Dumitraşcu

The Week in Pictures: April 30 – May 5, 2019

Our selection of some of the most beautiful pictures taken around the Orthodox world during the Bright Week.

May 6, 2019Aurelian Iftimiu

Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch Calls For Medical Donations

October 15 marks the 73rd birthday of Bulgaria’s Patriarch and Sofian Metropolitan Neophyte. For his birthday, his Excellency called for people to donate to a charity campaign for buying a Rotem Sigma apparatus for the maternity ward at Sheinovo Hospital. The equipment is used for diagnosing blood loss in patients with severe health issues, reports…

Oct 16, 2018Iulian Dumitraşcu