Great joy in Silistra. Powers that all of Bulgaria wants
Great joy for the people of Silistra. They will be guarding the relics of two saints that all of Bulgaria wants.
Tonight, the city solemnly welcomes fragments of the relics of the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius. It is expected that Silistra will be included as a pilgrimage destination.
From today, Silistra becomes the first Bulgarian city where fragments of the powerful saints Cyril and Methodius will be permanently preserved. In the city, a liturgical procession is taking place to the Cathedral Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, where the relics will remain for eternal veneration.
They were donated by Archimandrite Tikhon of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, who sent them with a special certificate certifying their authenticity. From 6:00 p.m. in the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Metropolitan Yakov of Dorostol will celebrate vespers, after which all lay people who wish will be able to worship before the relics. Despite the bad weather, many people gathered there.
Tomorrow morning, when the Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of “Introduction of the Virgin” – the Day of the Christian Family, a solemn holy liturgy will be celebrated. People hope with the participation of the shares of the relics of Cyril and Methodius Silistra to be included as a pilgrimage destination.