Many in the Russian city of Novosibirsk baptised themselves in -23 Celsius water while celebrating the Orthodox Epiphany on Janaury 19.

Footage shows people plunging into the cold water and cross themselves multiple times.

Epiphany is a Christian holiday, established in honour of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.

This footage was filmed and produced 19 January 2021.
Epiphany – a Christian holiday, established in honor of the event of the gospel history, the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist.
The Orthodox holiday Epiphany is celebrated on January 19.
The video captures the moment of the baptistery when people plunge into the hole and cross themselves several times at a temperature of -23°C in Novosibirsk, Russian Federation.