Proclamation of independence of the Bulgarian Church on the feast of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius Cover Image

Прогласяване независимостта на Българската църква на празника на Светите братя Кирил и Методий
Proclamation of independence of the Bulgarian Church on the feast of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius

The speech of the Bulgarian Exarch Antim I, delivered in Constantinople on May 11, 1872

Author(s): Stoyan Raychevski
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Cultural history, Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Национална библиотека »Св. св. Кирил и Методий«
Keywords: Exarch Antim I; speech; St. St. Cyril and Methodius; Independent Bulgarian Church; Constantinople

Summary/Abstract: The famous historian Stoyan Raychevski examines the determination of Exarch Antim I in defending the Bulgarian interests and the independence of the Bulgarian Exarchate. In his article he focuses on the events that took place during the feast of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius on May 11, 1872. Then Exarch Antim I performed the first solemn church service as exarch in concelebration with the Bulgarian metropolitans in Constantinople – Panaret of Plovdiv, Hilarion of Lovch and Hilarion of Makariopolis. The act for the proclamation of the independence and autonomy of the Bulgarian Church was also read.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 59-70
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Bulgarian