Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte's tomb desecrated in Sofia

The grave of Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria. Photo: bg-patriarshia.bg

During the night of April 16, 2024, vandals desecrated the grave of Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte, located under the colonnade of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Week in Sofia. This was reported by the website of the Bulgarian Patriarchate.

"A cross was removed from the tomb and part of it was broken, as well as part of the marble surrounding the tomb of the late head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Law enforcement agencies have been notified of the incident, and measures are being taken to search for the perpetrators," the Patriarchate wrote.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church also added that on Sunday, April 21, a requiem liturgy and memorial service will be held in the Church of the Holy Week to mark the 40th day since the death of Patriarch Neophyte.

As reported by the UOJ, the Primate of the UOC prayed for the repose of the Bulgarian Patriarch.

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