Christmas in Sofia. The Church of St. Sophia
Photogallery
Jonathan Dunne, an author and photographer living in Sofia, Bulgaria, took these photos of Christmas day Services at the ancient Church of St. Sophia in the Bulgarian Capital. This is the sequel to his photogallergy of Christmas Eve.
Statue of Tsar Samuel (997-1014) outside St Sophia Church
St Sophia Church from the south, with the Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Grave-monument to the Bulgarian poet Ivan Vazov
Plaque commemorating the non-deportation of Bulgarian Jews from Bulgaria during World War II
St. Sophia Church, the nave
Copy of Rublev’s Trinity
Fr. Stefan during Matins
The Crucifixion scene and lamps behind the altar
The beginning of the liturgy, with Fr. Lachezar holding the Gospel
The nave during the liturgy
The iconostasis. Note the Classical Greek influence. This is the oldest church in Sofia. The present church was built in the sixth century during the reign of Justinian. An earlier church was visited by St. Athanasios of Alexandria when he attend
The service book on the altar
The Holy Gifts
The altar servers
Waving of the aer during the Creed
Consecration of the Holy Gifts
Blessing of the naphora
Fr. Lachezar with the nave behind him
The congregation during the liturgy
The Body of Christ
Fr. Sava taking Communion
Fr. Stefan awaiting Communion
Icons at the east end of the church
Fr. Eftimiy cutting the Body of Christ for the chalice
Naphora awaiting distribution
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Holy Communion
Wine for after Communion
Icon of St. Sophia and her three daughters, Faith, Hope, and Love. See how Faith looks up, Hope looks down (is humble), and Love looks all around
Iliyana in front of the Christmas tree
The queue for Communion
Mosaic icon of Christ on the iconostasis
View of the nave from the choir loft
The choir
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