Bulgarian Orthodox Church Celebrates Krastovden: The Day of the Holy Cross

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks today the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a day known in Bulgaria as "Krastovden" or the Day of the Cross. This day is one of four occasions during the year when the Orthodox Church venerates the Cross of the Lord, with the other commemorations taking place on Good Friday, the first of August, and the third Sunday of Great Lent, known as the Adoration of the Cross.

Traditionally, a strict fast is observed on this day....