Religion and COVID-19 in Bulgaria
Daniela Kalkandjieva
Chapter from the book: Conway, B et al. 2024. Religion, Law, and COVID-19 in Europe: A Comparative Analysis.
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Chapter from the book: Conway, B et al. 2024. Religion, Law, and COVID-19 in Europe: A Comparative Analysis.
Bulgaria was among the few countries in the world where the state authorities did not require the closure of religious sites during the pandemic. This peculiarity led to some deviations in the implementation of anti-epidemic measures in the religious sphere. This analysis pays special attention to the impact of the country’s religious demography and the teachings of different faith communities on their response to the anti-epidemic policy of the Bulgarian state. It also discusses the diverse approaches of the local religious majority and faith minorities. Finally, it comments on the state’s communication with religious communities during the pandemic.
Kalkandjieva, D. 2024. Religion and COVID-19 in Bulgaria. In: Conway, B et al (eds.), Religion, Law, and COVID-19 in Europe. Helsinki: Helsinki University Press. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33134/HUP-28-18
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Published on Dec. 19, 2024