The Monastery of the Eucharistine Sisters includes the Church of St. John XXIII, whose 7.5-meter dome features Christ enthroned, surrounded by Evangelists and Apostles in a vision of heavenly glory.
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The Monastery of the Eucharistine Sisters serves as the generalate of the Byzantine-Catholic congregation in Bulgaria. Following the restitution of their property in the 1990s, the community built a new monastic complex between 1998 and 2005. It includes a residential wing, the St. John Paul II Social and Medical Center, and the Church of St. John XXIII. The church is dedicated to Pope John XXIII, who, during his time as Apostolic Nuncio to Bulgaria, offered vital support to the community during its formative years.
The central dome of the church, with a diameter of 7.5 meters, is both the visual and spiritual focal point of the space. At its apex, Christ is depicted seated on a throne among the clouds, radiating divine majesty and light.
Beneath Him are the four Evangelists, each shown with their traditional symbols. Together, they represent the four distinct voices of the Gospel and bring fullness to the narrative of Christ’s earthly life. Set against an uninterrupted sky, their images visually extend the heavenly space, evoking a sense of divine infinity. This sky not only opens the perspective toward eternity, but also deepens the impression of celestial glory.
Lower down, in the transitional space between heaven and earth, stand four Apostles depicted full-length. They embody the link between divine revelation and human response—faithful acceptance and a life dedicated to service.
Design and participation as part of the team responsible for the painting of the dome and the frescoes.
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