Celebrations of the Orthodox Epiphany holiday in Russia
Society & Culture
January 19, 2016, 15:25
Orthodox Christians celebrate the religious holiday of Epiphany according to the Julian calendar on January 19
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the holiday of Epiphany according to the Julian calendar on January 19. In Eastern Christianity, the feast of Epiphany commemorates the Baptism of Jesus. About 2 million people participated in Epiphany bathing in Russia this year. Orthodox Epiphany celebrations - in photo gallery by TASS