Orthodox holiday of Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)

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Orthodox religious holiday of Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord) says on January 19. On this day, Orthodox priests conducted the consecration of water, and Orthodox Christians are swimming in the hole, made in the ice of a river or lake.

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