Feast of the Jordan celebrations in eastern Poland
epa12661712 Orthodox parish priest of the Parish of the Protection of the Mother of God Rev. Michal Wasilczyk (C) consecrates the water during the Feast of the Jordan celebrations on the banks of the Bug river in Slawatycze, eastern Poland, 19 January 2026. According to the Julian calendar Orthodox and other Eastern Churches believers, including the Greek Catholics, the baptism of Jesus in Jordan river, otherwise known as the Feast of the Jordan is celebrated on 19 January. This is one of the twelve most important celebrations in the liturgical year. EPA/Wojtek Jargilo POLAND OUT
