“Christmas in Bulgaria”
Celebrating the Bulgarian Republic
Benefiting the Monaco Red Cross & The Bulgarian Red Cross
Date: Friday, 12th of January, 2024
Place: ONE Monte-Carlo Conference Center, Monaco
With the Blessing of His Grace Irenei, Bishop of London & Western Europe
Awaiting the Confirmation of High Patronage of:
A Member of the Bulgarian Royal Family
Awaiting the Confirmation of Presence of:
Government & Diplomatic Members of the Bulgarian Republic
5th Orthodox Christmas Gala-Dinner in Monaco
“Christmas in Bulgaria”
Celebrating the Bulgarian Republic
Benefiting the Monaco Red Cross & Bulgarian Red Cross
Friday, 12th of January, 2024 at 19:30
ONE Monte-Carlo Conference Center, Monaco
Dress-code: Tenue de soiree, smoking
INFO & seating: Elizaveta +33 6 78 08 22 85
egliseorthodoxe@monaco.mc
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What and Where?
Founded in 2017, Monaco’s 1st recognized Orthodox Church – St. Elena’s Parish created an annual celebration, gathering the prominent families of Monaco & the Cote d’Azur, at the world famous Café de Paris.
As the Cafe de Paris is only opening to private events in February 2024, our 5th Orthodox Christmas Gala-Dinner Jubilee will be held in the new ONE Monte-Carlo Conference complex.
The annual event had the following number of guests:
2019: 50 guests
2020: 90 guests
2021: Cancelled due to COVID 2022: 150 guests
2023: 180 guests – honoring Serbia
2024: 200 guests expected — honoring Bulgaria
Corporate/Family VIP Tables of 10: €6000
Which Guests?
Our annual Orthodox Christmas Gala-Dinner is the largest Eastern European gathering on the Côte d’Azur and sees Nobility of Royal Houses, diplomats, consuls, politicians, H.S.H. the Prince’s Government officials, French officials, the Principality’s elite families and biggest business magnates of the Cote d’Azur.
Other select groups of guests from (in order of quantity of past attendees): Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Georgia, Lebanon, Monaco, France, Italy, and many others.
Benefiting
The 2024 edition of the Orthodox Christmas Gala-Dinner in Monaco will benefit the Orthodox Parish of St. Elena, who will in turn disburse funds to:
The Monaco Red Cross – helping send much needed supplies and warm clothing and equipment to those in need
The Bulgarian Red Cross – assisting children with medical requirements and with their wellbeing
Program of the Event
Champagne Welcome Cocktail
Bulgarian 3-course dinner by world famous chef
Andrei Tokev (confirming soon)
Bulgarian Folkloric choral group
Background Christmas music
Art auction, hammer by Sotheby’s (To be confirmed)
Grand & festive tombola
For tickets go to:
https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/5th-orthodox-christmas-gala-dinner-in-monaco-tickets-779923300587?aff=oddtdtcreator