Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia gather to celebrate Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River, on Wednesday. /CFP Photo

Orthodox pilgrims are baptized in the Jordan River as part of the Epiphany celebrations. /CFP Photo

Also on Wednesday, a man dips himself into icy water in a cross-shaped pool carved out of a frozen lake in Belarus. /CFP Photo

An Ethiopian Orthodox deacon carries a cross during the local ceremony of Timkat, also an annual celebration of Epiphany, on Wednesday. /CFP Photo

On January 6, Christians perform a “Horo” dance in icy water to celebrate the Epiphany day in Bulgaria. Epiphany was originally observed on January 6, while Eastern Orthodox Churches observe it on January 18 or 19 following the Julian calendar. /CFP Photo

Swimmers participate in the traditional Three Kings swim in the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic. Epiphany is also called Three Kings' Day, and winter swimming is one of its traditional customs. /CFP Photo