Epiphany, also known as Theophany, is celebrated in Russia on January 19. On this day, believers dive into holes cut in ice over rivers and lakes. The bathing... 18.01.2013, Sputnik International
Epiphany, also known as Theophany, is celebrated in Russia on January 19. On this day, believers dive into holes cut in ice over rivers and lakes. The bathing sites are blessed by Orthodox priests.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany, is celebrated in Russia on January 19. On this day, believers dive into holes cut in ice over rivers and lakes. The bathing sites are blessed by Orthodox priests.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany, is celebrated in Russia on January 19. On this day, believers dive into holes cut in ice over rivers and lakes. The bathing sites are blessed by Orthodox priests.
On Friday, on the eve of Epiphany, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducted the rite of the Great Blessing of Water at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow.
The consecration font holds several tons of water. After the consecration, the first hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church and other priests sprinkled the assembled people with holy water.
People are meant to drink a small quantity of the holy water in the morning on an empty stomach. Also, the water is used to consecrate homes and offices.
Rescuers and ambulance workers will be on duty at all of these locations.
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