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Right-believing (Ruler) · 10th century

Blessed Peter King of Bulgaria

Also known as Peter I of Bulgaria

Son of Tsar Simeon, a peaceful and pious king of Bulgaria who befriended St. John of Rila and cared for the Church and the poor.

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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Jan 30