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What new church became independent during Simeon I's rule?

  • Bulgarian Orthodox Church

  • Russian Orthodox Church

  • Greek Orthodox Church

  • Egyptian Coptic Church

Answer

During the reign of Simeon I, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church became independent. The Bulgarian Church was originally part of the Eastern Orthodox Church, but in 919 Simeon declared it independent. The Bulgarian Church was a powerful institution in the Bulgarian Empire and helped to unify the Bulgarian people.
The Regal Legacy: Unveiling the Reign of Simeon I of Bulgaria

The Regal Legacy: Unveiling the Reign of Simeon I of Bulgaria

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