Epiphany bathing takes place in Russia
2021-01-18T17:49:46.435Z
In Russia, traditional mass bathing takes place in the ice-hole, timed to coincide with the Orthodox holiday of the Epiphany of the Lord. According to tradition, the participants in the ceremony are dipped in ice water three times in honor of the Holy Trinity to wash away all sins. RT broadcasts live from a font located in Shchelkovo near Moscow.
Source: russiart