Kiev, Ukraine. 19th January, 2018. Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Patriarch of Kiev and All Rus’-Ukraine Filaret consecrates the waters of the Dnieper River during a feast of the feast of Epiphany. In Eastern Christianity, the feast of Epiphany commemorates the Baptism of Jesus. The Ukranian Orthodox Church celebrates the holiday according to the Julian calendar. Holy Prince Vladimir baptized Kievan Rus' in the waters of the Dnieper River. Credit: Igor Golovnov/Alamy Live News

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