site.btaPM Glavchev Attends Troyan Monastery Celebration

Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev Thursday attended a celebration of the Troyan Monastery which observes the feast day of its patron saint, the Virgin Mary. He lit a candle in front of the icon of the Mother of God of the Three Hands.

He was welcomed by Bishop Sioniy, hegumen of the monastery, and Troyan Mayor Donka Mihailova.

Together with representatives of the local government and monks from the monastery, the Prime Minister participated in a solemn procession, with which the icon was carried to a place called Mogilata, where it is believed that the first miracle with the help of the Holy Mother of God was performed.

Bishop Sioniy said that the Troyan Monastery expects to receive BGN 1.35 million from the government to repair its western wing. It is the monastery's oldest wing and needs emergency repairs.

The hegumen express hope that the monastery can rely on the support it needs.