Across Russia, the devout celebrate Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in frigid water through holes cut through ...

However local emergency services in some regions cancelled events, saying it was too hazardous for worshippers to cut bathing ...

Russians in the southern city of Anapa took their traditional Epiphany dips in waters affected by a major oil spill, ...

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of ...

A man steps down to plunge as a cross is reflected in icy water before celebrating the Orthodox Epiphany in the Stroginskaya ...

While the churches in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania celebrate the feast on Jan. 6, Orthodox Churches in Russia, Ukraine and Serbia follow the Julian calendar, according to which Epiphany is celebrated ...

Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated today, Jan. 6. On Jan. 6 each year, children around the world wake up to gifts, much like on Christmas Day, to celebrate and commemorate the three wise ...

Serbian Orthodox believers swim in the icy waters of the Danube River during Epiphany celebrations in Belgrade. Camera: ...

Video. Epiphany ceremonies were held throughout North Macedonia, with the Holy Cross thrown into the water to commemorate the ...

People plunge in cold water to celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany as the temperature dropped to about -15 degrees Celsius (5 ...

The Epiphany, or Three Kings Day ... it will take place on Jan. 5, 2025. Presbyterians celebrate on the same day. For Lutherans, Episcopalians and others, it will be on the customary Jan. 6 ...

The Epiphany, or Three Kings Day ... In the U.S., most people celebrate by attending church on the Sunday closest to Jan. 6. Some families have big feasts, spend time together or participate ...