At a meeting in Sofia, the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has been discussing the recent request of the Macedonian Orthodox Church for recognition of its autocephaly (independence).
Upon entering the Synod, Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte commented that the Bulgarian Church should accept the hand offered by the Macedonian one.
A silent vigil is being held in front of the building of the Holy Synod in support of the Macedonian request. A great number of public figures and citizens, including Deputy Prime Minister Krassimir Karakachanov are present there, despite of snowy weather.
On Wednesday , the lowest temperatures will be between 7 and 12°C. In Sofia it will be around 8°C. Before noon it will be sunny. In the afternoon, rainy clouds will develop over the western massifs and there will be short-term rain..
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"I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness - a true friend of Bulgaria and a global symbol of peace, compassion and unity," Prime Minister Rosen..
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