Eve of Epiphany in Addis Ababa January 18, 2009
19 January, 2009
Members of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church participate in celebrations for
the Eve of Epiphany in Addis Ababa January 18, 2009. The Timkat-Feast of Epiphany,
which commemorates the baptism of the baby Jesus, lasts for three days and
usually falls two weeks after Christmas in the middle of January. Picture
taken January 18, 2009.
REUTERS/Irada Humbatova (ETHIOPIA)
A woman bathes in icy water in the Neva River during Orthodox Epiphany
celebrations in St.Petersburg January 19, 2009. Orthodox believers mark
Epiphany on January 19 by immersing themselves in icy waters regardless
of sub-zero temperatures.
REUTERS/Alexander Demianchuk (RUSSIA)