Epiphany bathing in Russia
2019-01-19T06:45:55.526Z
January 19 Orthodox believers celebrate the baptism of the Lord. Traditional bathing takes place throughout Russia. Three times immersion in specially prepared places for washing - Jordan - the believers symbolically repeat the rite of baptism of Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River. Safety of participants of bathing is provided by the staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and medical crews.
Source: russiart