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Nestinari

published on 07.04.2008, 18:24

Nestinarstvo or fire dancing is an old Bulgarian ritual that is still practiced in several Strandzha Mountain villages. In the beginning of the 20th century, the ritual spread to some Greek settlements after Bulgarians relocated from the Strandzha region. The dances were mentioned for the first time in writings from 1862. Some historians believe that the ritual has pagan origin, despite the fact that the firedancers carry icons in their hands. The Bulgarian Orthodox Church persecuted nestinari and claimed that they were possessed by the devil. The...

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January 7 - Ivanovden

published on 04.01.2009, 17:42

On January 7, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors John the Baptist. The holiday is also known as Ivanovden. John the Baptist is the last prophet from...

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January 6 - Epiphany

published on 04.01.2009, 13:01

The Orthodox Church celebrates epiphany on January 6. Epiphany is derived from the Greek word ‘to reveal.’ On that day, Jesus was baptized in...

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January 1 - St. Basil's Day

published on 30.12.2008, 18:38

On January 1, the Orthodox church honors St. Basil of Caesaria, or Basil the Great. He was born in the 330 AD in the Asia Minor town of Caesaria. ...

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December 20 - Ignazhden

published on 16.12.2008, 13:15

Ignazhden, or the day of St. Ignatius marks the beginning of the new year and of Christmas celebrations in Bulgaria. It takes place on December 20. ...

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December 17 - St. Daniel's Day

published on 14.12.2008, 13:02

The Orthodox Church honors prophet Daniel on December 17. This is the date when everyone named Danail, Daniel and Daniela celebrate their name days. ...

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December 27 - Stephanovden

published on 13.12.2008, 13:30

St. Stephen is the first Christian martyr. His acts are honored by the Orthodox church on December 27, called in Bulgaria Stephanovden. December 27 is...

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December 9 - St. Anne's Conception

published on 09.12.2008, 09:33

St. Anne, the mother of Virgin Mary, is considered protector of the family, maidens, pregnant women and widows. The Orthodox Church celebrates the...

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December 6 - Nikoulden

published on 20.11.2008, 14:55

As the story goes, St. Nicolas was born in a wealthy family during the second half of the 3rd century. His uncle convinced the parents to let young Nicolas...

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Christmas Fasting

published on 18.11.2008, 13:51

Christmas fasting in Bulgaria begins on November 15. The fasts are sometimes called Philip fasts, since they begin right after the day of the apostle. ...

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November 30 - St. Andrew's Day

published on 08.10.2008, 17:18

St. Andrew was the first apostle to follow Jesus Christ. Andrew and his brother Simon known as Peter were fishermen. Both of them followed Jesus...

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November 21 - The Presentation of Mary

published on 08.10.2008, 16:40

When the young Virgin Mary turned three, her parents had to fulfill a promise that they made previously and took her to the Temple of Jerusalem to...

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November 8 - Archangels' day

published on 08.10.2008, 16:36

Upon baptism, each Christian is to know that a protector will be alongside throughout life. According to the church, this fleshless guardian is to remain...

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