Epiphany in Bulgaria: Holy Rituals, Icy Waters, and the Blessing of Battle Flags

Today, Bulgaria celebrates Epiphany, one of the most significant Christian holidays, marked with solemn church services across the country. The holiday commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, during which the Divine Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—was revealed to the world. A Great Blessing of Water is performed in Orthodox churches, and believers take home small amounts of the sanctified water.

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