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Orthodox Easter, 

Sofia, Bulgaria

 
01 Apr 2011 - 30 Apr 2011  

The predominant religion in Bulgaria is the version of Catholicism that has survived since earliest times in Eastern Europe – the Orthodox Church. Usually celebrated on a different date to Easter celebrations in the west, the Orthodox Easter is also celebrated with different customs and traditions. After midnight Mass on Easter Sunday, worshippers celebrate outside the churches, carrying candles to symbolise the Resurrection and cracking or smashing eggs which have previously been painted with symbolic patterns and colours. The richly-painted Orthodox Churches are filled with clouds of incense and the singing of choirs at this time, and many rituals are observed, such as kissing the images of saints and processions led by clergy in full regalia.

Times
Daytime.


Culture  Religion  History  Food & Drink 


Where?

Orthodox churches throughout Bulgaria

Includes Cathedral of Alexandre Nevsky, church of Saint Nicolas and others in Sofia

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Bulgarian Tourism Authority

1 Sveta Nedelia Square
Sofia
1000
Bulgaria

Tel +359 (0)2 987 9778.
Email 

Website  www.bulgariatravel.org


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