The Bet part 1
Anton Chekhov (1860 1904)Chekhov stands out as one of the greatest short story writers of the world. Although he received an M.D. degree, he never practiced medicine, but devoted himself to writing. His scientific...
Ancient Bulgaria tour
On the steps of Ancient Bulgaria tourAncient Bulgaria Tour Day 1Ancient Bulgaria Tour starts – Sofia – Perperikon – Kardzhali, 290km 3:30 hours` driveWe welcome you for your ancient Bulgaria tour in the city...
John of Damascus part 3
Either, therefore, take away images altogether and be out of harmony with God ,who made these regulations, or receive them with the language and in the manner which befits them. In speaking of the...
John of Damascus part 19
We notice, however, in the first centuries a certain reluctance to express the pain and humiliation of the Passion of Christ. Whether to spare the susceptibility of new converts, or as a natural reaction...
Bulgarian Coast
A small town with big `heart` ready to welcome everybody, who love beauty, on their holidays to Bulgarian coastSozopol – a city with soulA small town which attracts with its picturesque sunsets, the coziness...
John of Damascus part 4
As it was answered to Moses, when he was to finish the tabernacle: “See” (He says), “that thou make all things according to the pattern which was shown thee on the Mount.” But the...
John of Damascus part 20
Although representations of the Crucifixion do not occur till later, the cross, as the symbol of Christianity, dates from the very beginning. Justin Martyr (d. 165) describes it in a way that already implies...
Coastal Bulgaria Tours
Discover BurgasCoastal Bulgaria Tours Day 1This time we suggest that our coastal Bulgaria tours begin from Burgas instead of Sofia. (daily tour Sofia) The second biggest on the Bulgarian coast, after Varna, Burgas is...
John of Damascus part 5
From The Fount of WisdomBut since some find fault with us for worshipping and honouring the image of our Saviour and that of our Lady, and those, too, of the rest of the saints...
John of Damascus part 21
People prayed with extended arms to represent a cross (Origen, “Hom. in Exod.”, iii, 3, Tertullian, “de Orat.”, 14). So also to make the sign of the cross over a person or thing became...
