Russia, Epiphany

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 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.
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.
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 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 ...
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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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When is Three Kings Day 2025? Here's why, how it and Epiphany are celebrated
Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated today, Jan. 6. On Jan. 6 each year, children around the world wake up to gifts, much like on Christmas Day, to celebrate and commemorate the three wise ...
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Serbia: Orthodox believers celebrate Epiphany by swimming in the Danube River in Belgrade
Serbian Orthodox believers swim in the icy waters of the Danube River during Epiphany celebrations in Belgrade. Camera: ...
Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with a ritual plunge into icy rivers
While the churches in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania celebrate the feast on Jan. 6, Orthodox Churches in Russia, Ukraine and Serbia follow the Julian calendar, according to which Epiphany is celebrated ...
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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 ...
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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When is the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, in 2025? How do Christians celebrate it?
The Epiphany, or Three Kings Day ... In the U.S., most people celebrate by attending church on the Sunday closest to Jan. 6. Some families have big feasts, spend time together or participate ...