20 Jan 2016

Theophany in Russia


Celebrating Epiphany on January 19, its date on the Julian calendar, numerous Russian Christians plunged into frigid waters, blessed by priests, in commemoration of Christ’s .

Agence France-Presse estimated that two million nationwide took part in the tradition this year.

Read more about it HERE.


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