LIVE: Muscovites plunge into freezing waters for Epiphany

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Ruptly is live from the Vorontsov Ponds in Moscow on Friday, January 18, as thousands of Orthodox Christians are expected to take part in a freezing bathing ritual to celebrate Epiphany, the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

Traditionally the bathing ritual is held at night from January 18 to 19, when it is believed that the water can not only purify the body but also cure diseases, cleanse the soul and strengthen faith.

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