Orthodox Church priest prays as follower soaks in icy water

Orthodox Church priest prays as follower soaks in icy water

A priest of the Russian Orthodox Church offers prayers in Vladivostok as a follower plunges into freezing water to cleanse himself on Jan. 18, 2015, on the eve of the Epiphany holiday. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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