People wait to immerse themselves in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 19.01.2019#5755861
Former mayor of Vladivostok Vladimir Nikolayev, left, prepares to immerse himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 19.01.2019#5755859
People prepare to immerse themselves in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 19.01.2019#5755855
A general view shows Holy Trinity-Saint Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Diveevo, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755847
A man crosses himself as he prepares to immerse himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755734
A woman prepares to immerse herself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755733
A man immerses himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755722
A man walks after he took a dip in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Kronshtadt, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755719
A woman immerses herself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Kronshtadt, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755717
A man immerses himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Kronshtadt, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755716
A man prepares to immerse himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Kronshtadt, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755714
A woman immerses herself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755712
A woman prepares to immerse herself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Vladivostok, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755711
A man immerses himself in the icy waters during the celebrations of Epiphany in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755710
A man prepares a hole in the ice of Iset River ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755709
A man crosses himself as he takes a dip in the waters of the ice-covered Iset River during the celebrations of Epiphany in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755707
Russian Orthodox priest looks as workers cut a cross-shaped hole in the frozen Smolino Lake ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755688
Russian Orthodox priest looks as workers cut a cross-shaped hole in the frozen Smolino Lake ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755687
Workers cut a cross-shaped hole in the frozen Smolino Lake ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755686
A worker cuts a cross-shaped hole in the frozen Smolino Lake ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755676
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill blesses people ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755492
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill blesses people ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755491
A cross is pictured during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755487
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755484
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, right, prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755483
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill blesses water during a service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755482
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill blesses water during a service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755481
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755460
A woman prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755459
Women pray during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755458
A woman prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755457
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755456
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill prays during a water blessing service ahead of the celebrations of Epiphany at the Christ the Saviour Cathedral, in Moscow, Russia. Following the Julian calendar, Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Epiphany on January 19 marking the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and his manifestation to the world as the Son of God. 18.01.2019#5755454
