Cross-shaped Ice Hole with Wooden Platform

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On the day of Epiphany, thousands of Russians bath in the frozen rivers, lakes or ponds to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan river, which occurred on 19 January according to Julian calendar. Orthodox Christians believe that icy-cold water is holy for the day.

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Date: January 19, 2016 07:24:00 am EST
File name: ALP-2016-0119-052-Cross-shaped-Ice-Hole-with-Wooden-Platform-Lake-Krugloe-Epiphany.jpg
Tags: Russia , Epiphany , Cross-shaped Ice Hole , Lake Krugloe , Moscow

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