St Demetrius of Basarbovo
Demetrius of Basarbovo connects a village near Ruse with Romania’s capital. His Bulgarian Life describes a humble life by the river. In Bucharest he is venerated as the city’s protector.
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| Birthplace | Basarbovo, near Ruse |
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| Feast day | 27 October |
What the Lives preserve
The Bulgarian Patriarchate presents several traditions, including Paisii of Hilendar’s account. They describe pastoral work, solitude and miracles. Differences between the versions leave parts of his chronology uncertain.
The 1774 transfer
The Romanian Patriarchate links the transfer to the Russo-Turkish War of 1768 to 1774. The relics initially travel towards Russia but remain in Bucharest following petitions. The account dates their placement in the metropolitan cathedral to 13 July 1774.
An icon that tells a life
The displayed image is a hagiographic icon, with scenes surrounding the saint’s likeness. It records how he is venerated.
Saints venerated in Bulgaria
Continue with another life story
St John of RilaSt John of Rila’s Life, his veneration and the history of Rila Monastery.
St Petka of TarnovoWho St Petka was, her connection with Tarnovo and the journey of her relics to Iasi, with an icon.
St Seraphim of SofiaArchbishop Seraphim Sobolev, his years in Sofia and his 2016 canonisation, with an authentic photograph and church documents.
St Joachim of OsogovoSt Joachim of Osogovo in church tradition and the monastery near Kriva Palanka.
Photographs and authors
- St John of Rila: Bulgarian Patriarchate · Unidentified author
- St Petka of Tarnovo: Bulgarian Patriarchate · Unidentified author
- St Seraphim of Sofia: Unidentified author / Wikimedia Commons. Public domain
- St Joachim of Osogovo: Bulgarian Patriarchate · Unidentified author
