St John of Rila, the Miracle Maker – the most venerated Bulgarian saint

On October 19 the church honors the modest hermit of Rila who was called an earthly angel and a heavenly man during his lifetime. The Reverend prayed to God everyone to be healthy, comforted the people who worried and encouraged the helpless ones. John of Rila is the greatest Bulgarian saint, the heavenly protector of all Bulgarians. He is founder of the biggest monastery in Bulgaria – Rila Monastery.