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Macedonia 06.01.24 | 16:25

Badnik, the Orthodox Christmas Eve, is commemorated by believers in celebration

On Orthodox Christmas Eve, known as Badnik, Orthodox Christians in the country celebrate the day preceding the grand holiday of the Birth of Jesus Christ. The St. Clement of Ohrid Cathedral Church in Skopje hosts the traditional Badnik celebration. Bozhidar Jankovski, owner of Diners, is this year’s...
Macedonia 06.01.24 | 13:23

Badnik processions are conducted across 80 cities, villages both in the country and abroad

For the 14th consecutive time, across 75 cities and villages in the country, along with five locations in the diaspora, Badnik processions will be conducted, spreading the spirit of celebration under the banner of “Rejoice.” In Skopje, the festivities commence at Macedonia Square at 11 am...
Macedonia 06.01.23 | 09:23

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia prepare for the Christmas celebrations

Orthodox Christians in Macedonia celebrate Badnik today, in anticipation of Christmas, that is marked on January 7th, in accordance with the Julian calendar. On the eve before Badnik, it’s customary that people gather in their neighborhoods, lighting fires. And on the morning of Badnik, children...
Macedonia 06.01.22 | 11:08

Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve-Badnik

Orthodox Christians in the country celebrate Christmas Eve (Badnik) on Thursday, January 6 – the day prior to the great holiday of the Birth of Jesus Christ – Christmas. The celebration of Christmas Eve will be held in front of the “St. Clement of Ohrid” Cathedral in Skopje. The Christmas tradition...
Macedonia 06.01.21 | 22:33

Tetovo police arrests priest and worshippers who gathered to celebrate Christmas in Brvenica

Police officers stormed into the St. Atanasij church in the village of Brvenica, near Tetovo, and arrested a group of worshippers who gathered to celebrate the coming Christmas holiday. A total of 15 people, including the priest, have been arrested. The police is cracking down on the celebration of Christmas,...
Macedonia 06.01.21 | 21:03

Skopje: Traditional Christmas carol procession replaced with a single car with loudspeakers

A depressing sight was witnessed by the citizens of downtown Skopje today, as the traditional Badnik processions of children was replaced with a lone car with a police escort. The children would traditionally sing Christmas carols, walking from the St. Dimitrija church to the St. Clement of Ohrid cathedral....
Macedonia 06.01.21 | 20:03

Police lashes out against Christmas celebrations, ignores violations by Government supporters

While the police arrested a dozen citizens of the village of Orman near Skopje for honoring the traditions and lighting a Badnik fire to celebrate the coming of Christmas, a crony of the Zaev regime live-streamed a brass band party in his home. Еве како по ковид правила слави...
Macedonia 05.01.21 | 23:06

Police arrested dozen citizens gathered to celebrate Badnik eve near Skopje

Pоlice officers detainеd a dozen citizens from the village of Orman near Skopje, because they dared to set alight a Badnik fire. Traditionally large fires are stoked on the eve of Badnik – the day before Christmas according to the Julian calendar – and entire villages and neighborhoods...
Macedonia 05.01.21 | 18:19

Corona inspectors want to ban Badnik fire gatherings, but remain evasive about Ahmeti’s maskless party

Inspectors warned citizens not to gather in large groups this evening, when Badnik or Kolede fires are traditionally set alight in anticipation of Christmas. Traditionally, every neighborhood sets a large fire where people gather, drink fortified wine and raki and sing. Inspector Magdalena Graskovska...

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