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Today, Bulgarians across the nation mark Antonovden, the feast dedicated to the memory of St. Anthony the Great in the Orthodox Church. Celebrated not only for its religious significance but deeply rooted in Bulgarian folk traditions, Antonovden holds a unique place in the cultural tapestry of the country.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honours Friday the memory of the Venerable Anthony the Great, on the holiday called Antonovden.

Anthony was born in about 250 AD in Egypt. During his life he spent 20 years in complete solitude in the desert. Sick and suffering people came to him for help.