Epiphany in Russia…
Friday, January 18, 2013 7:53
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Moscow is getting geared up for the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany celebrated on January 19, 2013. There will be set up some 70+ areas in the city for the people who want to scrub away their sins by bathing in icy cold water…
Epiphany commemorates the time of the happening of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan…
Last year some 350,000 Muscovite’s took part in the traditional yearly ritual…
Russia: That Is Cold!– Epiphany
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2013-01-18 07:49:29
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