Rila Monastery

550 Years since the Return of Relics of St. Ivan of Rila to Rila Monastery in Bulgaria

Published by Novinite on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 08:15

Bulgaria's Rila Monastery on July 1 marks 550 years since the return of the relics of St. Ivan of Rila from the old capital of Veliko Turnovo to the Holy Monastery. The commemorative event took place in 1469. A lot of believers and pilgrims arrive from the country and abroad, some of whom came to the monastery days ago, writes BNT. 

Many Tourists will Spend the Night at Rila Monastery before Assumption of Mary

Published by Novinite on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 09:50

Dozens of tourists chose to spend the night in Rila Monastery for the upcoming celebration of the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, which Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates on 15th of August, reported the Bulgarian National Television. 

Many people have decided to spend the night in tents close to the monastery and attend the morning liturgy to pray for health.