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Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the cross on Epiphany
A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ceremony marking Epiphany near the port of Piraeus outside Athens on Monday.
Ice crosses ready for Epiphany celebrations
Preparations for Epiphany are underway in Orthodox churches, with a key tradition being the blessing of ice crosses.
Three Kings parade lights up the streets of Madrid
On the evening of 5 January, Madrid comes alive with the vibrant Three Kings parade, one of Spain's most cherished traditions.
In pictures: Christians across Europe celebrate Epiphany
Christians around Europe have come together to celebrate Epiphany, a day which also spells the end of Christmas for many.
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Watch: Ukrainians and Russians mark Epiphany as fierce fighting rages
Ukrainians and Russians stripped off and plunged into icy pools and bodies of water to mark Epiphany as fierce fighting rages on.
Russians plunge into freezing water to celebrate Epiphany
It's one of the oldest holidays on the Christian calendar and a major celebration in the predominantly Orthodox country.
Christmas and Epiphany are marked in Ukraine, Serbia and Czechia
Christmas and Epiphany are marked in Ukraine, Serbia and Czechia
Spain marks the Epiphany with annual Three Kings parade
The feast of the Epiphany is traditionally celebrated in Spain and many other Latin American countries with the Three Kings parade, while in Belgium, France and other European countries, pastry lovers tuck into the traditional 'galette de rois'.
In pictures: Russian Christians plunge into icy water to mark Epiphany
Most people take the plunge at midnight or on the day of the feast itself, which falls on January 19, after priests have blessed the water.
Annual Greek cold water plunge causes a splash on day of Epiphany
Orthodox Christians across Greece came together for Epiphany Day with a dive into cold sea water in the name of retrieving a wooden cross.
France welcomes the New Year with more costly 'Galette des Rois'
The traditional sharing of the "Galette des Rois" in France has been slightly tarnished with bakers and chefs having to increase prices due to butter costs doubling in two years.
The Three Kings arrive by boat to Barcelona with presents for children
The Three Kings, also called the Three Wise men, have finally arrived on Wednesday in Barcelona onboard a ship docking at the city's port.
The night of January 5th is the most important and magical night of the year for thousands of children in Spain.
Watch: Three Kings parade returns to Madrid to mark Epiphany
This year's parade featured a giant mechanical elephant, live camels, and acrobats, as well as a traditional fireworks display at the end.
Russians submerge in frozen waters to mark Epiphany
The Russian President takes part in a traditional Orthodox ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany every year.
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria ignore COVID advice for Epiphany
Orthodox Christian churches in Greece, Bulgaria and Romania celebrate Epiphany on January 6
COVID-19 rains on Spain's Epiphany parades
COVID-19 restrictions mean the traditional parades in Spain for Three Kings' Day have been scrapped.