Basil I of Bulgaria explained

Basil of Bulgaria
Patriarch of Bulgaria
Church:Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Enthroned:c. 1186
Ended:c. 1232
Predecessor:David of Bulgaria
Successor:Joachim of Bulgaria
Nationality:Bulgarian
Religion:Eastern Orthodox Church

Basil (Bulgarian: Василий I Български) was the first Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church after restoring Tarnovo Patriarchate. Basil of Bulgaria crowned younger brother Asen I and consecrated the church "St. Demetrius" in Tarnovo.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Българските патриарси през Средновековието - Pravoslavieto.com.