Russia, Epiphany

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia’s Orthodox Christians
Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter temperatures.
Russians Take Epiphany Dip In Waters Hit By Oil Spill
Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, officials said, despite concerns about the toxic pollution.
Orthodox Russians celebrate Epiphany amid unusually warm weather
However local emergency services in some regions cancelled events, saying it was too hazardous for worshippers to cut bathing holes in icy ponds and rivers View on euronews
In Serbia, swimmers brave icy waters for Orthodox Epiphany
In Serbia's Orthodox Christian community, the feast of the Epiphany is marked by the traditional "swim for the Holy Cross." This year, 100 competitors took part in the race in the Vlasina River in southern Serbia,
Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges in Russia
Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers,
Orthodox Russians take a cold water dip on Epiphany amid unusually warm weather
Across Russia, the devout celebrate Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in frigid water through holes cut through the ice of lakes and rivers, imitating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan.
Russians Plunge Into Freezing Water To Celebrate Epiphany
Dozens of people in Moscow take a dip in freezing water to mark Epiphany, a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity. The ritual marks the baptism of Jesus Christ and is said to cleanse the participant of sin.
Russia: Orthodox Russians bathe in the icy water during the Epiphany celebrations in Moscow
A group of Russian Orthodox believers bathes in the icy water of a pond during the celebrations of the Orthodox Epiphany in Moscow, Russia. Participants believe that immersing themselves in holy waters during the Epiphany celebration strengthens their spirit and body.
Orthodox Christians mark the feast day of Epiphany with traditional dip into water
Thousands of Orthodox Christians marked the feast day of Epiphany on Sunday with a traditional dip into icy water.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Epiphany
A man steps down to plunge as a cross is reflected in icy water before celebrating the Orthodox Epiphany in the Stroginskaya ...
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'No matter the faith': east Ukraine marks Epiphany despite war divide
Military medic Natalya carried a jug of water blessed by priests at the Sviatogirsk monastery in east Ukraine as she ...
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When is Three Kings Day 2025? Here's why, how it and Epiphany are celebrated
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Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the cross on Epiphany
A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ...
Video. North Macedonia celebrates Epiphany with Holy Cross retrieval ceremony
Video. Epiphany ceremonies were held throughout North Macedonia, with the Holy Cross thrown into the water to commemorate the ...
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Faith amid conflict: Eastern Ukraine marks epiphany as war rages on
Military medic Natalya carried a jug of water blessed by priests at the Sviatogirsk monastery in east Ukraine as she ...
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Kyrgyzstan: Epiphany celebration on a frozen lake in Bishkek
Orthodox believers celebrate Epiphany by bathing in a lake in the village of Leninskoe, near Bishkek. Camera: IGOR KOVALENKO.
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Ice Bathing for Epiphany
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