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The Dream of Faust, August von Kreling

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August von Kreling - Faust philosophizes at night.

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Thanks to Andre Rieu and his Orchestra, great friends of Bulgaria!

This is the Hymn of the Saint Brothers Cyril and Methodius and it sounds fantastic!

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ЧЕСТИТ 24ТИ МАЙ!!!

Happy 24th of May, the Day of Bulgarian alphabet and education. On this day we celebrate the memory and legasy of St Cyril, St. Methodius and their disciples. The Saint Brothers created the first bulgarian alphabet - the glagolic. Later St. Climent of Ochrid, one of their followers, created the Cyrilic alphabet by order of Tzar Simeon I The Great in the late 9th century which is still in use. Not only in Bulgaria, but also in this part of the world:

With the work of their life St. Cyril, St. Methodius and their disciples set the foundation of our culture and spread the Word of Christ all among the Central and Eastern and Southeastern Europe. The Saint Brothers are also Patrons of Europe.

Here are some treasures I found for you!

Icon of St. Cyril and St. Methodius

Icon of St Climent of Ochrid

The monument of the Saint Brothers in front of the National Library in Sofia, Bulgaria

The monument of St. Cyril and St. Methodius in Prague, Czech Republic

Their monument in Radhošť, Czech Republic

And this one is the most precious for me, because it's located in front of my high school 😎. It's the first monument of the Saint Brothers in the world! Cheers from Bulgaria ✨🇧🇬🌹

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Faust and Margaret in the summer-house. illustrated by Willy Pogány (1908)

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Myczkowce, Poland by alex_aender

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John Hayter - Miranda, illustration for "The tempest" by Shakespeare

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Alexander von Liezen Mayer - Faust and Margaret in Martha's garden

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ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕСЕ /HAPPY EASTER from Bulgaria! May your way be bright and your thoughts - clear! ✨🇧🇬🍀

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Charles Ricketts - Faust and Mephistopheles

Charles Ricketts based this painting on a scene from the 1859 opera 'Faust' by Charles François Gounod.

'Faust' sits in his study surrounded by symbols of learning including books, a globe and an astronomical chart. He is weary of life and in despair he calls on the devil (Mephistopheles), who appears and offers him youth and fortune in return for his soul.

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August von Kreling - "Saved"

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Bulgaria’s new 5 hoops leo 😍

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3.02 Happy heavenly birthday to Mary Carlisle! Despite of her short career she was pinned to the top of the pre-code cinema. Mary Carlisle is best remembered for her performances alongside Bing Crosby. And she's my personal favorite 😃 Cheers!

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From Nebelspalter, 1884.  Some rather surprising vintage candle imagery.

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Eugene Delacroix - Faust and Mephistopheles

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F. B. DOUBEK - Gretchen. German postcard, 1898

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Merry Christmas everybody! 🎄✨🎀🎉🥂