I want to congratulate Patriarch Daniil for the initiative "On the Path of Faith". I am confident that in addition to this traditional route and pilgrimage route to the Rila Holy Monastery, we will also have new such routes that will encompass and unite all of Bulgaria. Because connecting the sacred and emblematic places of Bulgarian history and spirituality is not only a path to moral and spiritual elevation. In times of spiritual crises, it reminds us that our people have been united more than once on the path of faith. This was stated by President Rumen Radev, who together with Patriarch Daniil launched the pilgrimage route “Rila Miracle Worker“ and the initiative “On the Path of Faith“.
“Only together can we affirm the ancient Bulgarian virtues such as hard work and integrity, humanity and justice above all evil“, added Radev.
He expressed hope that the initiative will attract thousands of pilgrims to Bulgaria from abroad and promote our thousand-year-old history, spirituality, culture, traditions and beautiful nature.
I expect this initiative to also give impetus to the development of municipalities and tourism, to contribute to the construction of infrastructure for a healthy lifestyle and to instill a love for our nature and its preservation. I firmly believe that Bulgaria has many, many sacred places and many other routes that can also be undertaken and people can follow them, the head of state also said.
In conclusion, Rumen Radev said that this is a movement that affirms our memory and spirituality.