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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.

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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.

Inquirer on MSN · 2d

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

Irish Examiner on MSN · 2d

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,

AFP on MSN · 3d

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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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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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 ...

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