On Epiphany, in Russia & Ukraine, Orthodox believers take a dip in freezing cold water, to commemorate the baptism of Jesus. Epiphany is tomorrow. Try these traditions with our book. Listen to the story from NPR & photos after the jump:
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2.21Dramatic photos: Ukraine’s priests take an active role in protests
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Eastern Orthodox Catholicism plays an important role in Ukraine, and Ukraine’s Orthodox and Catholic priests have been ministering to protestors and riot police alike. Read the story and see the photos in The Washington Post here: Dramatic photos: Ukraine’s priests take an active role in protests. More after the jump:
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