Daniel of Bulgaria

Daniel of Bulgaria is the current Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, having been elected to the position in 2013. He has played a key role in the Orthodox Christian community, particularly regarding issues of church autonomy and relations with other Orthodox Churches. His leadership has involved navigating complex theological and political landscapes, especially concerning Bulgaria's ecclesiastical jurisdiction and its interactions with the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Recently, he has been in the news for his involvement in a joint liturgy with the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, which has raised tensions regarding the recognition and naming of the Orthodox Church of North Macedonia.