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Over 450 former students of Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" gathered in the university for the alumni meeting "35 years - generations of knowledge and trust", which became the culmination of the celebrations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the first private university in Bulgaria.

“I am fulfilling my pleasant duty to inform the entire Varna public that, with our blessing and with the support of Varna Free University, in celebration of its 35th anniversary as this prestigious higher spiritual school, we supported the idea of creating a monument to the Holy Seven Saints, who are connected with our diocese,” stated His Eminence Metropolitan Ioan.

The President of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” gave an interview to the Dir.bg portal on the occasion of the university’s 35th anniversary.

The choreography for the ceremony was created collaboratively by students from the Choreography programme - Bozhidar Gudev, a first-year student, and Evelina Georgieva, a fourth-year student - together with university alumna Zdravena Nakeva, a well-established name in Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics in Varna.

For 30 years, the faculty has been developing nationally accredited and internationally recognized higher education in the field of architecture and construction.

The seven bronze figures of the Equal-to-the-Apostles saints and enlighteners Cyril and Methodius and their disciples - St. Clement, St. Naum, St. Gorazd, St. Sava, and St. Angelarius - will be donated by Varna Free University Chernorizets Hrabar.

The Faculty of Social, Economic, and Computer Sciences at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” is organizing a masterclass titled “The Art of Communication” as part of the initiatives celebrating the university’s 35th anniversary.

The official graduation ceremony for the graduates of the autumn session 2025 will take place on May 24, 2026, in the Plenary Hall of Varna Municipality, after the procession in the city (see the program).