Orthodox Christians across Eastern Europe, including conflict-plagued Ukraine, celebrated the feast of the Epiphany on Monday by taking a dip in freezing cold water, regardless of the subzero temperatures outside.
The feast of the Epiphany is traditionally dated January 6 when using the more generally-used Gregorian Calendar. However, according to the Julian Calendar used by most Eastern Churches, the date translates to January 19, The Daily Telegraph reports. The feast of the Epiphany, also known as the Theophany, marks the day God manifested himself in the human form of Jesus, according to the Orthodox Church in America.
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Source: Newsweek
