epa12658155 Orthodox Christians attend the blessing of water at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Leninskoye, 20 km from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 18 January 2026. The rite of blessing water is held in honor of the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. Orthodox believers celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord by bathing in icy water. EPA/IGOR KOVALENKO
