Bulgaria Today – 10 April 2026

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 10, Good Friday, hosted by Kostadin Atanasov.

Good Friday is a day for reflection and stillness — and we’ve chosen some beautiful music to accompany it.

A leading Bulgarian Orthodox theologian speaks to Radio Bulgaria’s Darina Grigorova about the meaning of Good Friday. “Forgiveness is the measure of love”, he says.

We also turn to one of the most powerful elements of the Easter service — the angelic-sounding hymns that can move even the most hardened sceptic. Darina Grigorova speaks with church music lecturer Nikola Antonov, who tells us which are among the most beautiful hymns, and explains the art — and discipline — of singing in an Orthodox choir.

Have an enjoyable listen!

· 03’14 – On Good Friday, we share in the sufferings of the Savior and learn to forgive

· 12’10 – The hymns of Good Friday inspire faith in the Resurrection