Dobri Dobrev
Dobri Dimitrov Dobrev (Bulgarian: Добри Димитров Добрев) (born 20 July 1914 – 13 February 2018), better known as Grandpa Dobri, Elder Dobri (Bulgarian: дядо Добри), or The Saint of Bailovo[1] was a Bulgarian philanthropist. He walks several kilometers each day to sit or stand in front of the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Sofia to collect money for charitable causes. Dobrev [1] donates all the money he collects to charities, orphanages, churches and monasteries. He turned 100 in July 2014.[2]
Dobri Dimitrov Dobrev | |
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.jpg.webp) Dobri Dimitrov Dobrev in 2006 | |
| Born | 20 July 1914 Bailovo, Bulgaria |
| Died | 13 February 2018 (aged 103) Kremikovtsi Monastery, Bulgaria |
| Nationality | Bulgarian |
| Other names | Elder Dobri, Grandpa Dobri |
| Occupation | Ascetic |
| Known for | Charity |
On 13 February 2018, Dobrev died at Kremikovtsi Monastery at the age of 103.[3]
References
- "Дядо Добри". БНТ. 17 December 2010. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- "Дядо Добри на 100 години" (in Bulgarian). Vesti.bg. 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
- "Elder Dobri passes away at 103". Radio Bulgaria. February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
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