25 March - Blagoveshtenie

Blagoveshtenie is a major Christian Church holiday, reaffirmed during the 7th century. According to the Holy Script, on that day, nine months before the birth of Jesus Christ, Archangel Gabriel came to the Holy Virgin. He told her that she would become the mother of the Son of God. That sweet news also gave the name of the holiday in Bulgarian - Blagoveshtenie (meaning "Sweet News").

The feast is also known under the name of Blagovshtene, Blagovets, Blagoets - in English: Annucation, or Lady Day. In the traditional conception this day is associated with the arrival of the migratory birds and with the final springtime awakening of Nature.
Name day of everyone named Blagovest/à, Blagoy, Blaga, Vangel, Evangelina, Bonka.