site.btaPM, Patriarch Meet, Highlight Good Church-State Relations

Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and Bulgarian Patriarch and Metropolitan of Sofia Daniil met on Wednesday morning at the Council of Ministers, the government press service said. The meeting highlighted the enduring positive relations between Church and Sstate.

"The prosperity of a nation is rooted in the soul and faith in the Lord, with the Church steadfastly providing hope for a brighter future," Glavchev said.

Daniil confirmed the effective collaboration between representatives of state institution and the church authorities. "The strengthening of this partnership should continue," Patriarch Daniil said. He emphasized the paramount importance of peace and security in society.

The subject of incorporating religious education in school curriculum was also discussed during the meeting, drawing parallels with the practice in other countries.