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Part of the relics of St. George the Victory-Bearer arrive to Bulgaria

Photo: mitropolia-sofia.org

With the blessing of Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte, the Sofia Diocese will welcome today a piece of the right hand of Holy Great Martyr George the Victory-Bearer, which is kept in the church "St. George", in the town of Nigrita near Serres (Northern Greece). The church in Greece was built to honor the memory of the saint.

The service takes place on April 26 in the ancient church of "St. Sofia". The relics will remain in Bulgaria until May 7




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