Patriarch Daniel of Bulgaria meets with Eleonora Mitrofanova, Ambassador of Russia to Bulgaria
Bishop Gerasim of Melnik also attends the meeting.
Ms. Mitrofanova congratulates Patriarch Daniel on his election and wishes him a successful tenure as the head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. Discussions during the meeting revolve around matters concerning our Orthodox faith and global challenges.
Patriarch Daniel expresses hopes for wisdom and dialogue, emphasizing the importance of understanding and peace, especially in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
Gifts are exchanged at the conclusion of the meeting. Ms. Mitrofanova presents Patriarch Daniel with an embroidered icon of the Kazan Madonna, while Patriarch Daniel gifts her commemorative coins and books related to Bulgarian monasteries.
