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Epiphany, Russia and icy water

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.

Irish Examiner on MSN · 4d

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,

Washington Times · 6d

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

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Associated Press · 4d

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

'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 ...

The Goshen News5d

Russia Orthodox Epiphany

Rescue workers observe a Russian Orthodox believer plunging in the icy water to celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany at the ice ...

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FACTBOX: Orthodox feast of Epiphany

On January 19, Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate Epiphany, or the Baptism of the Lord, one of the 12 major Christian holidays (along with Easter) dogmatically connected with the events of the ...

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Orthodox Christians brave an icy dip to mark Epiphany

Worshippers across Russia and Eastern Europe have been braving icy waters for Epiphany, one of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Celebrated on 19 January, Epiphany ...

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