ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by @gerdludwig | Hoping to rejuvenate body and soul, a devout Russian Orthodox Christian briefly submerges herself into the icy waters of Yekaterinburg. On January 18—the eve of Russian Orthodox Epiphany (the 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. @thephotosociety @natgeoimagecollection #RussianEpiphany #RussianOrthodox」1月19日 8時35分