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The Orthodox Church today celebrates the memory of St. Martyr Boyan – Prince of Bulgaria.

The prophecy of the holy martyr Boyan, Prince of Bulgaria, according to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, is associated with the baptism of the Bulgarians. Legend has it that during the time of Khan Krum (802-814), the learned Byzantine scholar Kinamon once fell among the captives. Krum's son, Omurtag (814-831), noticed his influence on his sons, or simply out of dislike for Christianity, forced him to take part in an idolatrous feast.

When Omurtag's successor, his youngest son Malamir (831-836), became king, at the request of his older brother Enravota, he took Kinamon out of prison and gave him to his brother as a slave. Thus, Prince Enravota, under the influence of Kinamon, secretly accepted Christian baptism and was named Boyan.

There is no factual information about him: neither where his tomb is, nor where his relics are, nor whether a service was composed in his honor. His memory is celebrated on March 28 with the mention of his name in the 24-hour liturgical service. Prince Boyan Bulgarian is known as the first Bulgarian martyr who died for the Christian faith.

On March 28, everyone who bears the name Boyan (meaning - magician, healer), Boyanka, Boyko, Boyka, Albena celebrates their name day.