A ceremony for the solemn interment of Tsar Samuil’s mortal remains in a marble sarcophagus has begun at the Basilica of St Sophia. Patriarch Daniil is leading the memorial service.
After more than 1,000 years: Tsar Samuil returns to Bulgaria!
The sarcophagus will be placed in the southern part of the transept of the Basilica of St Sophia – Holy Wisdom.
The sarcophagus for Tsar Samuil’s remains weighs nearly three tonnes. It is made of marble and was installed in the Basilica of St Sophia – Holy Wisdom yesterday.
After leading a short prayer for the repose of the dead, Patriarch Daniil will also deliver an address.
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Photos: Desislava Kulelieva, BNT







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