Kreshenie s Xristom. Ruskiwi.

The Epiphany, which falls on the 19of January (according to the Russian Orthodox (Julian) calendar), commemorates the baptism of Jesus, or the “Kreshenie“ in Russian. It is believed that taking a cold dip not only purifies the body but also cures diseases, cleanses the soul and strengthens faith. Even a minus 40-degree frost didn’t stop people from bathing. Here in New Zealand the Epiphany is blessed with the mid summer warm weather. So it’s the real blessing to celebrate Kreshenie in the name of Jesus Christ by the dipping three times in the cool clean waters of Pacific Ocean.