Diocese of Saint John XXIII of Sofia

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The Eparchy of Saint John XXIII of Sofia is the eparchy of the Bulgarian Greek Catholic Church, a Byzantine-rite sui iuris church. Founded as an apostolic exarchate in 1926 and elevated to an eparchy in 2019, it has been led by Bishop Petko Valov since 2024.

Eparch: Most Rev. Petko Valov
Established: 1926 (archdiocese 2019)
Cathedral: Cathedral of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patron: Pope Saint John XXIII
Rite: Latin
Province: Immediately subject to the Holy See
Catholics: 10,000

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Енория „Света Троица“ · Куклен 86 km
Енория „Св. Св. Кирил и Методий“ · Ямбол 94 km
Енория „Успение Богородично“ · Присадец 117 km

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Sources: Wikipedia + Catholic-Hierarchy + BTA · ontology v0.3.2 · updated 2026-06-08

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