Sophronius of Vratsa was a prominent Bulgarian cleric, writer, and scholar who lived from 1739 to 1813. Born Stoyko Vladislavov in Kotel, he became a central figure in the early Bulgarian National Revival. After studying Slavic and Greek texts, he entered the clergy in 1762 and later served as the Bishop of Vratsa. He is highly regarded for his literary contributions, which helped establish the Bulgarian vernacular as a medium for literature and helped initiate modern book printing in the region.