Believers plunge into icy water during celebrations of the Orthodox Christian feast of Epiphany in Alchevsk in the Luhansk region, Russian-controlled Ukraine, January 19, 2023.

The holiday, celebrated in the Orthodox tradition on Jan. 19, commemorates Jesus Christ’s baptism. It took on additional significance in Kharkiv this year.

Tarpon Springs held its annual Epiphany celebration to commemorate Christ’s baptism, with Liturgy services at St. Nicholas Cathedral, a blessing of the waters at Spring Bayou, a dove release and ...

Orthodox Christians celebrate the religious holiday of Epiphany according to the Julian calendar on January 19. Believers traditionally plunge into cold water on Epiphany. More than 1.5 million ...

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. Priests pull out Christian Orthodox believers from the cold water, who follow the Julian calendar and celebrate Epiphany on Jan. 19, swim ...

Epiphany, celebrated on 6 January, marks the day when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. It's a Christian holiday that honours this event and represents the revelation of Jesus Christ ...

You might know Three Kings Day as Epiphany, Little Christmas or Theopany. Whichever name you use, here's what you need to know about the holiday.

Three Kings Day, or Epiphany, is celebrated today, Jan. 6.On Jan. 6 each year, children around the world wake up to gifts, much like on Christmas Day, to celebrate and commemorate the three wise ...

Greeks celebrated the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, after two years of COVID-19 restrictions. The celebrations included blessings of the water ceremonies.

Christians around Europe have come together to celebrate Epiphany, a day which also spells the end of Christmas for many. Epiphany, celebrated on 6 January, marks the day when the Three Wise Men ...

Epiphany, celebrated on 6 January, marks the day when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. It's a Christian holiday that honours this event and represents the revelation of Jesus ...