Every year on this day, Orthodox Christians across Russia swim in cold water to mark the feast of Epiphany to commemorate the baptism of Jesus | Reuters
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Every year on this day, Orthodox Christians across Russia swim in cold water to mark the feast of Epiphany to commemorate the baptism of Jesus | Reuters
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On Orthodox Christian Epiphany, Russia’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev shared footage of President Vladimir Putin’s traditional ice-water immersion ritual and called for unity against “Satanism,” blending religion, culture and geopolitics. The message has sparked debate online, with some viewing it as a call for spiritual values and others criticising it as political propaganda contrasting Russia with Western liberal ideals. Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany, also known as
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On Orthodox Christian Epiphany, Russia’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev shared footage of President Vladimir Putin’s traditional ice-water immersion ritual and called for unity against “Satanism,” blending religion, culture and geopolitics. The message has sparked debate online, with some viewing it as a call for spiritual values and others criticising it as political propaganda contrasting Russia with Western liberal ideals. Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany, also known as
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Footage shared by Russia’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev shows President Vladimir Putin observing the Orthodox Epiphany tradition of ice-water immersion, a ritual symbolising spiritual cleansing and renewal. The message, which urged unity against what was described as “Satanism”, blended religious observance with cultural identity and global politics, prompting sharp reactions online. Supporters viewed the act as a reaffirmation of Orthodox values and national heritage, while critics argued it f
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