Neophyte of Bulgaria, Bulgarian patriarch (died 2024)

Neophyte of Bulgaria

Bulgarian Orthodox Patriarch from 2012 to 2024

Patriarch Neophyte was the Patriarch of All Bulgaria, head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church from 24 February 2013 until his death on 13 March 2024. Prior to his election, he was the Metropolitan Bishop of Ruse (2001–2013) and Bishop of Dorostol and Cherven (1994–2001).