This year the National Orthodox Festival “St. St. Cyril and Methodius” will be held with the blessing of St. Synod and will pass under the patronage of the Rousse Holy Metropolis.
The Orthodox Festival is held with the assistance of the Municipality of Popovo, the Church of St. Michael.
The festival aims to popularize the chants of Bulgarian church chorus and to pay tribute to Prof.Lilia Gileva – part of the first class of the Bulgarian choir-conducting school.
The festival is of a competitive nature and a jury will appreciate all the appearances. All choirs wishing to participate can apply.