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Russians mark Epiphany with plunge into icy water
Russian Orthodox Christians immerse in ice-cold water in some of the country's regions to celebrate the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Orthodox Christian worshippers plunge into icy waters
Orthodox Christian worshippers braved cold weather and plunged into cold wateron Monday to retrieve a wooden cross during the traditional blessing of the Orthodox Epiphany Day.
Watch: Children in Portuguese village smoke to celebrate Epiphany
Villagers have defended the tradition.
"It is a normal tradition for us because it has existed for many years," resident Rui Sergio said.
Icy epiphany in Bulgaria
Bagpipes and folk songs in frozen river for Orthodox celebration
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Families pack Madrid streets for Three Kings parade
Thousands of families packed the streets of the Spanish capital Madrid on Saturday to watch a traditional parade marking the eve of the Feast of the Epiphany.
Pope tells EU to stop bickering over migrant ship in Epiphany message
The rescue ships have 49 migrants onboard and are stuck in the Mediterranean.
President Vladimir Putin takes below-freezing Epiphany dip
With an election in March President Putin is pressing all the buttons in his search for a big turnout and thumping majority.
Putin takes traditional Epiphany dip in icy lake
Russia's president stripped off to his swimming trunks to observe an Orthodox Christian ritual
Spain celebrates Three Kings’ Day
Guess what - politics coloured the celebrations in Catalonia.
Bosnia's Orthodox Christians follow rituals in run-up to Christmas
Orthodox Christians in Bosnia have been preparing for Epiphany and Christmas by following traditions and having a pre-festive feast