On September 4, 2022, the Primate of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Neophyte, was hospitalized in the Sofia Med clinic due to an exacerbation of chronic diseases. This is reported by the official website of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

“His Holiness the Patriarch prays to God for the peace, health and prosperity of the children of our native Orthodox Church. We call on the clergy and faithful God-loving people to pray for the speedy restoration of His Holiness,” the Bulgarian Patriarchate informed.

Also, the BOC urged to trust only the information about the health of the Archpastor, which is distributed by the Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.

Presumably, Patriarch Neophyte was diagnosed with pneumonia.