Follow the thousands immersing themselves in cold water to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ. The Moscow Times reportsWhat do you do when it’s cold external? You stay indoors,turn up the heating and possibly have a hot bath. Unless, of course, or you’re Russian.
Despite winter temperatures routinely falling well below zero,Orthodox Christians follow an old-fashioned ritual to mark Epiphany on the eve of 19 January – assembling across the country at midnight to immerse themselves in icy water to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ.
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