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The 22nd of March - Day of the White Brotherhood. Sunday Sermons


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The 22nd of March - Day of the White Brotherhood

The narrow spiritual circle that Peter Dunov founded in Sofia became the local unit of the Brotherhood. Upon the Master's proposal, on the 22nd of March 1914, they gathered for a festive dinner. Dimitar Golov presented to each a bunch of flowers, and the Master announced: "Today we are establishing the day of our society. This is a great day that marks the beginning of a new epoch in the spiritual world." The atmosphere in the great hall that was rented especially for the event was festive. "Many of you are not aware of the significance of this day but for some, it will be memorable," the Master said. Since that day the 22nd of March is celebrated as the Day of Spring and the first day of the spiritual New Year.

 

Sunday Sermons

PETER DUNOV WAS A METHODIST THEOLOGIAN, a graduate of the Boston University. He had an excellent command of the sermon as a means of spiritual education. He described his Sunday sermons simply as "talks". They reflected his belief that education was "as necessary as the sound body to the sound mind". Based on interpretations of biblical texts, Dunov's Sunday "talks" were quick to attract public interest. Using the familiar religious vocabulary, he gradually introduced more freedom of thought.

His arguments were clear, accurate and logical. He was never exalted. He suggested that listeners judge for themselves whether his thoughts were true, and never insisted that they take his words for granted. But he would remark casually:

"If we want to understand Christ, our spirit needs to be free."

To the end of the theologian Dunov's days, the Sunday talks were his favourite form of communicating his ideas.

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