However local emergency services in some regions cancelled events, saying it was too hazardous for worshippers to cut bathing ...

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of ...

Serbian Orthodox believers swim in the icy waters of the Danube River during Epiphany celebrations in Belgrade. Camera: ...

A man steps down to plunge as a cross is reflected in icy water before celebrating the Orthodox Epiphany in the Stroginskaya ...

Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Epiphany feast is celebrated throughout the country and commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ ...

Across Russia, the devout celebrate Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in frigid water through holes cut through ...

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 ...

Celebrations of the feast start on 18 January, known as Epiphany Eve. On that day water is blessed in all the churches after a common prayer. Water blessed by a priest is considered holy and pure, and ...

Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany on the night of 18-19 January, with Russians across the country typically plunging themselves into icy seas, lakes and rivers to mark the occasion.