Warm weather threatens Epiphany

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.
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.
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 holes in icy ponds and riversView on euronews
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,
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.
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Orthodox Christians in Russia celebrate Epiphany with a plunge into icy waters. The hadal zone, as scientists call it, is located in the ocean trenches, more than 6,000 meters below the surface. This ...