Posted on 01/19/2014 8:20:10 PM PST by Mount Athos
Tens of thousands across Russia bathed in ice-cold rivers and ponds over the night of January 18-19, braving freezing winter temperatures to celebrate the Orthodox Christian holiday of Epiphany (Theophany), the baptism of Jesus. RT's Margaret Howell tried it for herself.
O heavenly King, O Comforter, the Spirit of Truth
who are in all places and fillest all things:
Treasury of good things and Giver of life:
Come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain,
and save our souls, O good One.
NUTSO!!
Wow!
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