Orthodox Christians mark Epiphany today

19 января 2018

Today, Orthodox Christians celebrates one of the 12 major church holidays – Epiphany, or the Baptism of Christ. Festive services will be held in all churches. Traditionally, the clergy are dressed in white clothes, and believers take consecrated water that has healing properties. Also, some people take a dip in holes cut in icy rivers to cleanse the body and spirit.