Baptism of Ice for the Epiphany, in Photos While most of us prefer to stay warm in the winter, every year on Jan. 19 brave Russians mark the day with an icy plunge, celebrating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Here’s a look at today’s baptism of ice! Jan 19, 2019 - 11:27 am Representing the baptism of Jesus, a cross is dipped into the water. Moskva News Agency Safety and security on standby as men line up to take the plunge. Moskva News Agency While some strip themselves down, others remain dressed. Moskva News Agency A girl is helped out of the freezing water. Moskva News Agency For many Russians, the event has become an annual ritual. Moskva News Agency While many take the plunge, others prefer to stay warm and observe. Moskva News Agency Till today, the ritual maintains its religious significance. Moskva News Agency Fire to fight the ice after a dip in the freezing water! Moskva News Agency More image galleries In Photos: Russia Marks 80 Years Since Soviet WWII Victory With Grandiose Military Parade Joined by over two dozen foreign leaders, President Vladimir Putin oversaw the parade of over 11,000 Russian soldiers and members of the security services... 1 Min read In Photos: Schools Across Russia and Occupied Ukraine Hold Anti-Terrorism Drills Photos circulated online showed adults armed with mock assault rifles and pistols, sometimes pointing the weapons at teachers and students. 1 Min read In Photos: Kyiv Reels From Deadly Russian Missile Attack At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital in months. 1 Min read In Photos: The Works of Sculptor Zurab Tsereteli Tsereteli, the former chief artist of the Soviet Foreign Ministry, who died on Monday night, left an indelible impression on the landscape of Moscow. 1 Min read
Baptism of Ice for the Epiphany, in Photos While most of us prefer to stay warm in the winter, every year on Jan. 19 brave Russians mark the day with an icy plunge, celebrating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Here’s a look at today’s baptism of ice! Jan 19, 2019 - 11:27 am Representing the baptism of Jesus, a cross is dipped into the water. Moskva News Agency Safety and security on standby as men line up to take the plunge. Moskva News Agency While some strip themselves down, others remain dressed. Moskva News Agency A girl is helped out of the freezing water. Moskva News Agency For many Russians, the event has become an annual ritual. Moskva News Agency While many take the plunge, others prefer to stay warm and observe. Moskva News Agency Till today, the ritual maintains its religious significance. Moskva News Agency Fire to fight the ice after a dip in the freezing water! Moskva News Agency
