Russia, Epiphany

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians
Temperatures across Russia have been increasing over the past quarter of a century in line with global warming, says meteorologist Leonid Starkov.
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.
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
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.
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,
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.
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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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Warm Winter Forces Epiphany Ceremony Cancellations Across Russia
Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian Epiphany on January 19 have faced disruptions due to unusually warm winter ...