Bulgaria marks 150 years since April Uprising with national ceremony and prayer

A nationwide commemorative assembly marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising of 1876 was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, under the patronage of Vice President Iliana Yotova. Earlier in the day, a memorial service for the heroes who gave their lives for Bulgaria’s freedom was held at the Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky. The service was led by Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil, concelebrated by Bishop Gerasim of Melnik, Bishop Ioan of Branitsa, and clergy from the capital. Among those attending were Vice President Yotova, Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, members of the academic community, politicians, and public figures....