Saint Nedelya Orthodox Cathedral — Attraction in Sofia City

St king Milutin The Holy and Pious Milutin, King of Serbia

The Holy and Pious King Milutin was the son of Uro I and Queen Helena and brother of Dragutin. He fought many battles defending his Faith and his people. He fought against Emperor Michael Palaeologus because Palaeologus accepted union with Rome and tried to force the Balkan peoples and the monks of Athos to recognize the pope. He fought against Shishman, King of Bulgaria, and Nogai, King of the Tartars, in order to defend his lands. All his wars were successful, for he constantly prayed to God and hoped in God. He built more than forty churches: beside those that he built in his own land-Treskavac, Graèanica, St. George in Nagoriè, the Church of the Holy Theotokos in Skoplje, Banjska and so forth-he also built churches outside of his land, in Thessalonica, Sofia, Constantinople, Jerusalem and the Holy Mountain. He entered into rest in the Lord on October 29, 1320. His body was soon shown to be incorrupt and miracle-working; and as such, it reposes even today in the Church of the Holy King in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Holy Serbian King Milutin - Stefan Uroš II ( 1253-1321) Monastery Banjska in Kosovo of Serbia -Endowment for eternal residence

The Battle of Gallipoli was fought in 1312 year, between the Byzantine Empire, Serbian Kingdom - led King Milutin and Republic of Genoa against Turks led by Halil Pasha.

Battle against...

⛪ Review of Saint Nedelya Church, Sofia 📍📸

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Saint Nedelya Church stands as a beacon in the heart of Sofia, and for me, it serves as a pivotal landmark dividing the city's north and south. While I'm not certain of its official status as the city's center, it undeniably marks the core of my personal exploration in Sofia.

Positioned at one extremity of the bustling 'Vitosha' boulevard, the church is surrounded by the city's vibrant icons, making it an inescapable sight. The architectural beauty and spiritual aura of Saint Nedelya have made it a favorite subject of my photography, offering endless perspectives to capture.

In my profession as an International Remote Personal Trainer and Life Coach, I stress the importance of finding personal landmarks in our lives that ground us and provide direction. Saint Nedelya Church does just that within the urban landscape of Sofia. It's more than just a place to visit; it's a landmark you will inevitably experience, drawing you into the rich tapestry of the city.

Whether you're here for spiritual solace, architectural admiration, or simply to find your bearings, Saint Nedelya Church is a captivating presence. It's not about making a special trip; it's about the certainty that you'll find yourself in its shadow, ready to discover more of what Sofia...

St. Nedelja Orthodoh Church is a medieval religious monument, that plays an important role for the Bulgarian Orthodox Christians. Nova days it is popular for wedings, but the church is more important with it's history. In famous athentat in 1925 the church was destroyed by dynamite from group of comunists leaded by Anton Ivanov, sent in Soviet submarine through Black sea, by the order of J. V. Stalin. Almost the whole political and military establishment of the young Bulgarian state has been murderd in this Easter day, during the liturgy. Even Georgi Dimitrov was against this antihuman and severe act. Other interesting fact for the church is that on the left side of the Altair lays the coffin with relics of the Serbian king Stefan II Uros Milutin, from Nemanic dynasty, who has built more then 40 churches and monasteries. For that reason the church has been popular amongs the citizens of Sofia as St. Kral (King) church. The wife of Milutin was Bulgarian princes Anna Terter, daughter of the Bulgarian king Georgi Terter and sister of other famous Bulgarian king Svetoslav Terter. Their son Stefan III Uros Decanski has been...