Honoring Ancestors and Embracing Renewal: Holy Saturday in Bulgaria
As Bulgaria enters Holy Saturday, a day steeped in age-old customs and spiritual significance, families across the nation prepare for a solemn yet celebratory culmination of Holy Week. Known as Soul Saturday, this day holds special rituals and practices aimed at honoring the deceased, preparing for Easter, and welcoming the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
One of the hallmark traditions of Holy Saturday in Bulgaria is the visitation to gravesites of departed loved ones....
