RUSSIA DEFIES COLD: Orthodox Christians Dive Into Deadly Ice Water At −52°C For Epiphany |World News

Thousands of Orthodox Christians across Russia and conflict zones in Ukraine defied life-threatening temperatures as low as -52°C to perform traditional Epiphany ice baths. The ritual, marking the baptism of Jesus, saw believers submerge into "Iordan" ice holes cut through thick river ice, a practice believed to provide spiritual purification. Despite the extreme Siberian freeze, emergency crews and heated tents were deployed to manage the risk of hypothermia during the nationwide religious observance. From the Siberian "Pole of Cold" to frontline military chapels, the 2026 celebrations highlighted a profound intersection of deep-rooted faith and extreme physical endurance.

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