Crowds of people are heading to the church to collect holy water for themselves and their loved ones!

And at noon, residents and guests of the town gathered at "Chistyye Prudy" (Clean Ponds), where the traditional Epiphany bathing takes place.

The water consecration rite was performed by Archpriest Vitaly Kisel. After which the first brave souls plunged into the "Jordan" (baptismal font).

"Zarya"