Orthodox Christians celebrate the Epiphany Day in front of Dormition Church at the Olsany Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic.

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Orthodox priest Vladislav Dolgushin (C), the rector of the Dormition Church, consecrates Epiphany water in front of Dormition Church at the Olsany Cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic. Epiphany Day, celebrated by Orthodox Christians on January 19, is one of the Great Feasts of the liturgical year. The Epiphany marks the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. For this reason, the fest is strongly connected with water.

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