Orthodox Christian communities marked Epiphany 2026 with traditional cold-water rituals across Eastern Europe and Russia. From mass cross-retrieval swims in Serbia to organized ice-hole bathing in Siberia, these centuries-old customs symbolize faith, devotion, and spiritual renewal. Officials confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin also observed the Epiphany tradition this year, though widely shared visuals online include archival footage from earlier celebrations. Such ceremonies take p
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