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A documentary exhibition unveils the story of Catholics in Bulgaria

published on 4/17/24 7:40 AM

Photo: nationallibrary.bg

The exhibition "Catholics in Bulgaria XVII-XXI Century" is opening today at the National Library "Saints Cyril and Methodius".

The exhibition presents literary and documentary evidence in the National Library's collection of the literary heritage of Bulgarian Catholics.

Visitors will learn about the personal contributions of Peter Bogdan Bakshev, Filip Stanislavov, Krustyo Peykic and other representatives of the Catholic Church as missionaries, writers and literary figures.

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