Political leaders pay tribute to Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte, who passed away

Political leaders pay tribute to the memory of His Holiness Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte.

Bulgarian Patriarch Neophyte has passed away

"Bulgaria has lost its spiritual father. He led the Bulgarian Orthodox Church with gentleness, patience and wisdom. A true and worthy priest, a good man and a pious Bulgarian has gone! I bow to his memory!", GERB leader Boyko Borissov wrote in a Facebook post.

His Holiness Neophyte was among the few unifying spiritual figures. Bulgaria lost one of the few who sought unity, not disunity. Rest in peace!", We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria co-leader, Kiril Petkov, wrote on Facebook.

We deeply mourn the loss of His Holiness the Bulgarian Patriarch Neofit!

His kindness, mercy and his calls for humanity will not be forgotten by the laity. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as to all Christians.

Deep respect!", Movement for Rights and Freedoms co-chairman, Delyan Peevski, said.

“We bow to the memory of one of the pillars of our Orthodox faith!", the chairman of "Vazrazhdane" party, Kostadin Kostadinov, wrote.

The leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party, Kornelia Ninova, wrote in a Facebook post: "He was an extraordinary spiritual person. His eyes radiated kindness and nobility. He was a unifier and a pillar. May he rest in peace!"