The Uspenie Bogorodichno is an Eastern Catholic church situated in Sofia, Bulgaria, serving as the cathedral of the Sofia Apostolic Exarchy. Its origins trace back to a significant initiative in 1921, when the Holy See dispatched a...
Religious
Sofia Metropolis
The historical significance of Sofia as a Christian center since the early IV century has undoubtedly shaped the presence and importance of the Sofia Diocese within the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The 1929 construction efforts by...
St. Joseph Catholic Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Cathedral "Saint Joseph" stands proudly in the heart of Sofia, near Saint Nedelya Square. Its construction commenced in October 1875, driven significantly by the efforts of Capuchin Father Timothy of Biella, a parish...
Orthodox Church “St. Vmch. Catherine”
The only Sofia temple dedicated to the holy great martyr is situated in the metropolitan district of "Orlandovtsi." Found in close proximity to the church "St. Petka," this temple was erected atop the original foundations of an old chapel...
Church of St. George the Victorious
The church "St. Vmchk. Georgi Pobedonosets," constructed between 1899 and 1909 based on the architectural design by architect Alexi Nachev, stands as a testament to both architectural prowess and artistic craftsmanship. Consecrated in...
Saint Alexander Nevsky Temple-Monument
The Cathedral "St. Alexander Nevsky" stands as an iconic symbol of the Bulgarian capital, Sofia, with its gleaming golden domes visible from kilometers away. Located in the heart of the city on the square bearing the same name, the...
Saint Marina Chapel
The Chapel "Sveta Marina" stands within the confines of the Holy Metropolis of Sofia, accessible from the "St. Nedelya" side. The courtyard once housed an aging sanctuary dedicated to the saint, which unfortunately met its demise. In...
Temple “St. Dimitar”
The church was initially constructed in 1922 but suffered destruction during the bombing of Sofia on March 30, 1944. In 1956, the church was reconstructed in its current form and consecrated by Patriarch Kirill. It is a faithful...
Church “St. Archangel Michael”
The "St. Archangel Michael" temple is situated in the Simeonovo district of the capital. It was constructed on the foundations of a substantial medieval Orthodox monastery that shared the same name. The temple was consecrated in 1918,...
Church “St. Kliment Ohridski”
The "St. Kliment Ohridski" temple, built in 1999, is a notable structure situated in the largest residential district in Bulgaria, Zh.k. Lyulin. Positioned at the heart of the Lyulin district, in proximity to the metro station, bus stops,...