Epiphany Day celebrations
Metropolitan of Piraeus Seraphim immerses a cross into the water during a service for Orthodox Epiphany celebrmore
Men jump into a lake to catch a wooden cross during Epiphany Day celebrations in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 6, 2more
Orthodox Archbishop Teodosie blesses water during an Orthodox Epiphany service in Constanta, Romania, January more
Faithfuls wearing protective face masks attend a service for Orthodox Epiphany celebrations, after Holy Synod more
The reflection of a worshipper wearing a mask is seen on a religious icon depicting Virgin Mary during an Orthmore
Men dance in the icy waters of Tundzha river during a celebration of Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, Bulgmore
Orthodox Archbishop Teodosie blesses water during an Orthodox Epiphany service in Constanta, Romania, January more
Greek Orthodox faithful Vasili Kurkcu retrieves a wooden crucifix as he swims in the Golden Horn during the Epmore
Pope Francis conducts a Mass for the Feast of Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, January 6, 2021more
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I holds a wooden crucifix in front of Greek Orthodox faithful Vasilimore
Men dance in the icy waters of Tundzha river during a celebration of Epiphany Day in the town of Kalofer, Bulgmore
A Ukrainian faithful wearing a protective mask gestures as she lights candles during the Epiphany service at tmore
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I throws a wooden crucifix into the waters of Golden Horn during themore
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