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Orthodox Christians in Montenegro celebrate Epiphany by diving into ice-cold river to chase wooden cross

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Christians in Montenegro celebrated the Orthodox tradition of celebrating Epiphany by plunging themselves into cold water.

Footage from January 19 shows a community gathering at a river in Bijelo Polje.

Further footage shows a church leader blessing the water then a group of men jump into the water chasing a wooden cross.

According to Christian beliefs, Epiphany is the day when Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River, revealing he was the son of God.

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