Stefan I of Bulgaria, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stefan I of Bulgaria

Bulgarian priest (1878-1957)

Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1878

Place of Birth: Shiroka Laka, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria

Date of Death: 14-May-1957

Profession: Orthodox priest

Nationality: Bulgaria

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Stefan I was a Bulgarian prelate.
He was elected Metropolitan of Sofia in 1922 and, from 1945, also served as Exarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
He actively contributed to the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews in World War II.
He was awarded Order of the White Eagle and other decorations.