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Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors memory of Saint Stephen

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The Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Stephen with divined services. Saint Stephen is venerated the protomartyr of Christianity and one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. The Day of Saint Stephen (Stefanovden in Bulgaria) is the third day of Christ’s Nativity and the last Christian feast of the year. Stefan is among the most popular male names in Bulgaria. Over 50,000 Bulgarians celebrate their name day today.




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