Newly elect Bulgarian Patriarch serves first Cathedral Liturgy

On February 25, 2013 new Bulgarian Patriarch and Bishop of Sofia Neophyte served a Cathedral holy liturgy at the Patriarchal Cathedral St. Alexander Nevski in Sofia.

This is his first service which Patriarch Neophyte is heading after his enthronement on February 24. The liturgy was served together with representatives of the other Autocephalous Churches and the bishops of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The liturgy was performed accompanied by the ceremonial sound of the temple’s bells.

Adapted from: Bulgarian National Radio