Holy Synod Confirms No Trip to Jerusalem, No Holy Fire Brought to Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

Holy Synod Confirms No Trip to Jerusalem, No Holy Fire Brought to Bulgaria - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has decided that no official delegation will travel to Jerusalem this year to receive the Holy Fire, citing the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The decision was confirmed by the Holy Synod, marking a continuation of last year’s absence from the traditional ceremony. According to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the Holy Fire will still be present in the country despite the canceled visit....

Bulgarian Orthodox Church decides not to send delegation for Holy Fire | Orthodox Times (en)

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has decided not to send a delegation to Israel and the Holy City of Jerusalem for the transfer of the Holy Fire this year, due to ongoing military conflict in the Middle East. The decision comes in light of the current security situation, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria has issued a Level 5 travel risk warning, the highest level, advising against all travel to Israel and Palestine an…