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A group of zealous christians (usually women) belonging to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church , who dance in ecstasy on top of smoldering charcoal while holding an Icon above their heads. They are also usually dressed in traditional Bulgaria n apparel. Some even claim to receive some kind of powers by performing this ritual. This is probably a left-over pagan ritual that has been integrated as an Orthodox Church ritual in the mountain regions in Bulgaria . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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