Today the body of Patriarch Neophyte of Bulgaria will be laid in state in the Church of St. Marina in Sofia, as announced by Metropolitan John of Varna and Veliki Preslav.
Earlier, the Metropolitan presided over the Trisagion service to honor the late Patriarch.
He urged the faithful to come to the church and pray for the Patriarch.
“Yesterday His Holiness went to be with the Lord. This sad news has shaken the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. His Holiness left a lasting mark on the recent history of our Church. He was a humble man, extremely patient, and calm. He was also an exceptional chanter; one could recognize his voice among thousands. The hymns he sang are a treasure of church music,” Metropolitan John emphasized.
Translated by Ioanna Georgakopoulou