Peculiarities of Holy Week аccording to the Typicon of the Orthodox Church and the Place of Orthros in the Liturgical Service and Tradition of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (Based on Ancient Testimonies from the History of Worship and Modern Practice)

Abstract

Delyan Todev, Peculiarities of Holy Week According to the Typicon of the Orthodox Church and the Place of Orthros in the Liturgical Service and Tradition of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church (Based on Ancient Testimonies from the History of Worship and Modern Practice). The following research provides information on the origins of Great Lent and Holy Week, as well as the establishment of the associated liturgical rites. This study examines the liturgical peculiarities of Holy Week according to the Typicon of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, focusing on the specific aspects of the Holy Week services and the role of Orthros in the liturgical tradition of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The analysis is based on ancient testimonies regarding the development of worship and contemporary practices.