Price: Few church centers in Bulgaria, so strong that attract people from across the country, Cross Forest. The site is located in the Central Rhodopes, 60 km from Plovdiv, 40 km from the town and 6 km from the village of Borovo. The complex is situated in a beautiful forest glade.
Cross Forest reason to attract so many believers throughout the country is the tradition that here was buried portion of the crucifix. Many legends are told about this place and they are all related to the cross of Christ and the miracle of healing.
At the beginning of the complex of chapels is located church "Shroud of Mary" which was completed in 1995 by her on the path to the top of a small hill there are chapels dedicated to the 12 apostles. Near the area with fountain chapels, which according to legend also has healing power.
Most pilgrims visit Cross forest on the eve of Holy Cross (September 14). Mass vigil ends when the metal cross is consecrated by the first rays of the sun. About the Christian nature is very complex and beautiful region attracts nature lovers and people looking for tranquility and relaxation.
In the Christian church has set shop, selling candles, icons and books about the history of Cross Forest. The monks will answer all your questions. In a narrow asphalt road surrounded by many butterflies, moving up from Bachkovo, you can reach the magnificent mountain. Once they arrive you can leave your luggage in the church "Holy Trinity" to spread a blanket of a clearing, to pour some water from a sacred spring "Galabichkata" or spring "Ochkoto" (it leads to a steep path; Rumors that if someone makes the water flowing in laminated uleyche be suspended) to go beneath the "Tree of sin" - so the accumulated sins are remitted, to tie the thread to one of the roots of the tree for healing healing, and if you really believe strongly, to see the image of a cross on the stone. Every Friday to Saturday evening between 0.00 and 2.00 hours in the temple liturgy is conducted. Already in the 18 o'clock all are on the meadows in anticipation of the liturgy. The burning candles in the darkness and the strong faith of the people are magnificent and feel. After 2:00 many people sleep on the meadows with hearts full of faith and eyes filled with hope for healing. Spending the night outdoors is a great experience, but if you still want to sleep in bed, can stay in the Holy Trinity Monastery. The prices are from 7 to 17 leva
