Crazy Russians…
Moscow is getting geared up for the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany celebrated on January 19, 2014. 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 over 350,000 Muscovite’s took part in the traditional yearly ritual…
Russia: That Is Cold!– Epiphany
Post by Kyle Keeton
Windows to Russia…
Want to see some good pictures. It is the same site that I got the one image above. I am telling you that people are nuts and jumping in icy water, blessed or not, is crazy… (Link Below)
Submerging into holy water: Russian Orthodox Baptism of Christ