The Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks one of the most significant summer religious holidays – the day of Saint Great Martyr Marina, known as "Fiery Marina" and part of the traditional hot days between July 15 and 17.
Regional cultural practices include a series of symbolic rituals, whose essence is deeply rooted in folk beliefs. Among the most common customs are lighting new hearths, whose sparks are scattered in homes as a message of health and prosperity.
Water ceremonies occupy a central place in the festive tradition. Local communities believe that bathing in natural springs or sacred holy waters, such as the one near Dzhulyunitsa, possesses exceptional healing power, especially for eye health.
As a patron of fire crafts, the saint is honored by blacksmiths, bakers, and potters, who perceive her as their spiritual protector. The holiday unites people with names Marina, Marin, Marinka, Marincho, and Marinela in a common celebration.
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The hot days represent more than an ordinary calendar moment – they are a deep expression of reverence for the natural elements and the collective memory of the Bulgarian community.
Коментари (25)
ivanka1993
17.07.2025, 11:38Ей, пак ли тия огньове? Че кой днес вярва в такива работи 🔥😅
DOKTORA
17.07.2025, 11:40Traditions are cool, бе! Не всичко е Facebook и селфита 🔥👌!!
TOP4O
17.07.2025, 11:42факт!
Bat_Jordan1977
17.07.2025, 11:45факт!
superman1989
17.07.2025, 11:46факт!
2976
17.07.2025, 11:42факт!
realist
17.07.2025, 11:46Типично българско тълкуване на древни ритуали, пълни с огън и символика!
KOMENTAR_BG
17.07.2025, 12:20Леле, пак ли е sv. Марина! Огньове, вода, магии - класика 🔥👀
e_са
17.07.2025, 12:23Top4o e, бат'! Тез стари традиции са яка работа!
asd123
17.07.2025, 12:24ей, машала, пак тия народни магийчки! огена традиция, бе 🔥
DOKTORA
17.07.2025, 12:40Яко аж, после питай! 🔥👌
jivko
17.07.2025, 12:42Айде бе, пак ли някакви религиозни щуротии? 🔥😂
BG_TIGAR
17.07.2025, 12:43Folklorчето си го бива! 😂🕯️
BAT_JORDAN
17.07.2025, 12:44Типичин пример за автентичност в българските традиции! 🔥 😏
fakt
17.07.2025, 12:46Fakt! Drevnite traditsii sa si pure zlato 🔥
PICH_007
17.07.2025, 13:02Факт, древните традиции са супер важни!
KIROV89
17.07.2025, 13:08факт!
r. Миланов
17.07.2025, 13:11факт!
KOMBINATOR
17.07.2025, 13:12Купонът е в огъня! 🔥👌
guest123
17.07.2025, 13:13Super tradition, моите предци знаят 💯!
Bat_Jordan1986
17.07.2025, 13:21Яко яж, огъня не спира! 🔥👌 🤦♂️
🔥👌_si_зннаеш
17.07.2025, 16:30яко folklore, ma si зннаеш работата! 🔥👌!!
bai_ivan2017
17.07.2025, 16:35Факт! Силнна народна традиция! 🔥
4ERVENO_FLAG
17.07.2025, 16:45Леле, колко готини traditional skills! 🔥👌
petkan
17.07.2025, 17:03ей, пак ли тия огньове? folklor be, класика! 🔥👌