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Interreg - IPA Cross-Border Programme "Bulgaria – the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia"
Project “Affirmation of the natural and cultural values in the border region for better visibility and access” Ref. No CB006.1.21.183

Saint Trifon (February)

Saint Trifon is an Orthodox Christian holiday in honor of Saint Trifon, who lived in the middle of 4th century and worked for poor benefit. In Gevgelija and other settlements of this day, the vineyards has been pruned. Traditionally this is done in Purdeitsi village, where the event' hosts are changed every year. Also, other municipality citizens who have vineyards, on this day, are pruning and spraying them with "consecrate water", which has vine branches in it. Whole process is of Christian significance because it is belief that on this day "Agreement between man, earth, heaven and the sun" is achieved. After the vineyards has been pruned, plenty of food is served and grape brandy and wine are drunk. St. Trifon is  protector of the grape, vineyard and wine processors.


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