BOC head: Patriarch Neophyte adhered to the Church’s position under pressure
Late Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria. Photo: BGNES
In his interview with the official journal 'Church Gazette', Bulgarian Patriarch Daniel noted that the late Patriarch Neophyte is a prime example in his patriarchal service.
He recounted how he witnessed Patriarch Neophyte as Chairman of the Holy Synod ultimately facilitate the adoption of correct decisions with his balanced approach and attention.
"Patriarch Neophyte, no matter how physically weak he became towards the end of his life, did not retreat from his strictly ecclesiastical position despite numerous attempts from powerful political factors in society to influence him," noted the head of the BOC.
According to Patriarch Daniel, despite the controversies that caused discord and divisions between individual Local Churches, the firm and principled adherence to the strictly canonical positions allowed the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to maintain communion with all other sister Local Orthodox Churches and preserve its internal unity and peace.
As emphasized by the current Primate of the Bulgarian Church, his predecessors Patriarchs Neophyte and Maxim are examples for him: "They were bearers and embodiments of the unity of our Holy Church."
As the UOJ previously reported, Patriarch Daniel of the BOC stated that there can be no compromises regarding the canons of the Church.
Read also
Hundreds of faithful honor St. Kuksha in Odesa
Pilgrims had the opportunity to venerate the relics of St. Kuksha at the Dormition Monastery in Odesa.
Activists attack UOC lawyers during Upper Lavra court hearing
UOC lawyer Archpriest Nikita Chekman reported that the legal team was blocked inside a café during an air raid alert and subjected to attempts at physical intimidation.
UOC hierarchs mark 25th anniversary of monastery in Seltso
Metropolitan Ioann of Kherson and Tavria led the Divine Liturgy at the St. John the Theologian Monastery to mark the anniversary of its founding.
Kyiv resident charged over threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi
A Kyiv resident faces up to five years in prison for posting online threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi.
"We were about to leave, but were detained" – Phanar bishop on OCU creation
Metropolitan Gregorios described how the Constantinople delegation was taken under police escort to Poroshenko and prevented from leaving Ukraine.
Yurash tells Cardinal Zuppi which issues to address during Russia visit
Ukraine stressed the need for tangible results during the latest stage of the Holy See’s special mission in Russia.