Orthodox Epiphany – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

Putin takes a plunge: Russian president among thousands of Orthodox Christians braving icy dip in freezing waters to mark Epiphany

Posted on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021By Editor

Across Russia and much of Eastern Europe, Orthodox believers submerged themselves in sub-zero temperatures on Tuesday to mark Epiphany, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. … Read More >Putin takes a plunge: Russian president among thousands of Orthodox Christians braving icy dip in freezing waters to mark Epiphany

Russia

Moscovites Bathing in Icy-Cold Water Celebrate Orthodox Epiphany – Video

Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020By Editor

Honoring the historic Orthodox Russian tradition, ice is broken – mostly in cross-shaped forms – in frozen lakes and rivers for believers to plunge into the frigid water. … Read More >Moscovites Bathing in Icy-Cold Water Celebrate Orthodox Epiphany – Video