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Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany in Kyiv despite freezing temperatures

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KYIV, UKRAINE (JAN. 06, 2026) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)

1. PEOPLE GATHERED TO MARK EPIPHANY IN KYIV (TWO SHOTS)

2. CROSS-SHAPED ICY WATER

3. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE PLUNGING IN CROSS-SHAPED ICY WATER KYIV, UKRAINE - JAN. 06, 2026: Orthodox Christians in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, marked the Epiphany holiday on Tuesday, Jan. 06, by plunging into icy waters despite freezing weather.

The celebration commemorates the anniversary of the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ and was observed by the faithful in Kyiv despite cold conditions.

The Epiphany day marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations by most Orthodox Christians on Jan. 7, later than on Dec. 25 – the date for many other Christians – due to different traditional calendars.

It is one of the Orthodox Church’s most important holidays, commemorating Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan.

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