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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals

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Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes. By tradition, a crucifix is cast into the waters of a lake or river, and it is believed that the person who retrieves it will be freed from evil spirits. Epiphany marks the end of the 12 days of Christmas, but not all Orthodox Christian churches celebrate it on the same day.

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals

Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes, in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany. By tradition, a crucifix is cast into the waters of a lake or river, and it…

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals

Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes, in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes, in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany. By tradition, a crucifix is cast into the waters of a lake or river, and it is believed that the person who retrieves it will be freed from evil spirits and will be healthy through the year. After the cross is fished out, the priest sprinkles believers with water using a bunch of…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany in an icy river

Bulgarian men donning traditional dress danced in the icy waters of the Tundzha River in the village of Kalofer on Friday (January 6) as part of celebrations for the Christian holiday of Epiphany.

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Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany in an icy river

Bulgarian men donning traditional dress danced in the icy waters of the Tundzha River in the village of Kalofer on Friday (January 6) as part of celebrations for the Christian holiday of Epiphany.

1 year ago·Hobart, Australia

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