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'The Veil of Mother of God' Church

The church 'The Veil of Mother of God – Joy to All Who Suffer', is situated in Sofia’s center, close to the Ruski Monument. The church was constructed in 1922-26 by Yordanka Filaretova. Yordanka Filaretova was distinguished Bulgarian benefactress who actively participated in the struggle of Bulgaria for liberation from the Ottoman yoke. She is the first Bulgarian woman awarded with the Red Cross sign. The antique iconostasis is one of the few originally gilded iconostases in the country. It was made in the Russian monastery of St. Panteleymon, Mount Athos with the help of Count N.P.Ignatiev. After 1917 it was purchased for the considerable amount of 800,000 golden leva. The iconostasis has exceptional historical and artistic merits. The gilding is of the highest quality, using the effects of polished and unpolished gold, on the ‘porcelain’ white background (gilder clay) of the iconostasis. The icons are drawn with outstanding skill and the best devices of oil technique.

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