The Firewalkers of Eastern Serbia: Feast of St. John and Pagan Survival
Every June 24th, on the feast of St. John the Baptist, villages along the Timok and Mlava rivers come alive with a ritual that predates Christianity.
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Long before modern medicine, there were witches, midwives, and herbalists.
Here, we revive their legacy through herbal medicine, folk remedies, and plant magic.
Come gather what was nearly forgotten — and learn to heal like your ancestors did.
Every June 24th, on the feast of St. John the Baptist, villages along the Timok and Mlava rivers come alive with a ritual that predates Christianity.
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