{"id":10000034,"date":"2026-01-03T01:13:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T23:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=36727"},"modified":"2026-02-11T20:55:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T18:55:42","slug":"in-bansko-com-sabitiya-yordanovden-bansko","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/event\/in-bansko-com-sabitiya-yordanovden-bansko\/2028-01-06\/","title":{"rendered":"Jordan's Day (Epiphany) in Bansko: The Salvation of the Cross"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jordan's Day in Bansko: The Tradition of Epiphany<\/h1>\n

On January 6, when the air in Bansko is at its clearest and Pirin is covered in deep snow, the town celebrates one of the biggest Christian holidays \u2013 Jordan's Day (Epiphany)<\/strong>. This is the day when, according to legend, "the sky opens" and the water acquires purifying power.<\/p>\n

Unlike commercial events, Jordan's Day in Bansko<\/a> is a celebration of spirit and community. If you are in town at this time, don't miss being part of the solemn procession and the emotional ritual of "saving the cross.".<\/p>\n

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Detail<\/th>\nEvent information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Date<\/td>\nJanuary 6 (every year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home<\/td>\n07:30 a.m. (Liturgy) \/ 10:30 a.m. (Ritual of the Cross)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nHoly Trinity Church -> The lake of the Ribarnika complex (or the bridge on the Glazne River)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Login<\/td>\nFree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How is the holiday going?<\/h2>\n

The holiday in Bansko follows an ancient canon, starting early in the morning and ending with folk revelry. Here's what to expect:<\/p>\n