Patriarch Daniil Leads Palm Sunday Liturgy in Sofia

Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil led a liturgy at St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia for Palm Sunday, commemorating the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. Reflecting on the theme of the day, he spoke about the contrast between human expectations and God's will, highlighting how sin is the source of suffering and frustration, CE Report quotes BTA

Patriarch Daniil cautioned the faithful against changing their views quickly, urging them to reflect on their approval of things and avoid fleeting joys that lead to sorrow. He emphasized that living for personal desires leaves one without answers to life's contradictions.

In Bulgaria, Palm Sunday, known as Tsvetnitsa or "Flowers Day," is celebrated with the blessing of willow twigs, as palms are rare. The holiday also marks the name day of over 343,000 Bulgarians named after flowers and trees.