thephotosocietyさんのインスタグラム写真 - (thephotosocietyInstagram)「Photo by @gerdludwig Hoping to rejuvenate body and soul, a devout Russian briefly submerges herself into the icy water in Yekaterinburg. On January 18—the eve of Russian Orthodox Epiphany (as the Russian Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar)—thousands of Russians prepare for an annual tradition—gathering on frozen rivers and lakes to take a dip in the icy priest-blessed waters. This ceremony is believed to cleanse the soul of sins and protect the faithful from evil. According to Orthodox Christian tradition, this January feast day celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. It is to be expected that because of the pandemic, less of the faithful will be in attendance. @thephotosociety @natgeoimagecollection #RussianEpiphany #RussianOrthodox」1月20日 3時48分