Priest Alexander Chistjakov sanctifies water of the Neva River in Russia.
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Russia: Epiphany Holiday On Neva River
As Artem Zhitenev explains, "Annually on January 19th, Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany, an important Christian holiday. Russians dive into ice holes on Epiphany Day, washing off their sins and feeling younger. The blessed water is known as “Theophany Water”, and the faithful take it home to use with prayer and as a blessing."
Photojournalist Artem Zhitenev visited the Neva River in Russia on Epiphany Day to document this Orthodox Christian event and his subsequent photo reportage Russia: Epiphany Holiday On Neva River, is now appearing on Gaia Photos.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Born in Moscow, Russia in 1968, Artem Zhitenev was given his first camera by his father when he was just 9 years old.
After serving in the Soviet Army in the Far East for two years, he began a career as a photojournalist in 1996. Since then, Artem Zhitenev's photography has appeared in numerous Russian newspapers and magazines.
Artem Zhitenev is based in Russia where he is available for assignments.
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Photo © Artem Zhitenev All Rights Reserved
Russia: Epiphany Holiday On Neva River
As Artem Zhitenev explains, "Annually on January 19th, Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany, an important Christian holiday. Russians dive into ice holes on Epiphany Day, washing off their sins and feeling younger. The blessed water is known as “Theophany Water”, and the faithful take it home to use with prayer and as a blessing."
Photojournalist Artem Zhitenev visited the Neva River in Russia on Epiphany Day to document this Orthodox Christian event and his subsequent photo reportage Russia: Epiphany Holiday On Neva River, is now appearing on Gaia Photos.
Gaia Photos is a new international photography source comprised of 41 photojournalists from around the world whose mission is to promote quality and diversity in documentary photography.
Born in Moscow, Russia in 1968, Artem Zhitenev was given his first camera by his father when he was just 9 years old.
After serving in the Soviet Army in the Far East for two years, he began a career as a photojournalist in 1996. Since then, Artem Zhitenev's photography has appeared in numerous Russian newspapers and magazines.
Artem Zhitenev is based in Russia where he is available for assignments.
Please Visit Us and view Artem Zhitenev's website.
You can also search for assignment photographers at Gaia Photos, a place to explore and discover the issues facing the diverse population and locations of our world, both near and far.
Please subscribe to our new features page to keep track of new stories too!
John Brown Photojournalist On LIGHTSTALKERS
My Mondo Library Photography
My Photoshelter Photography Archive Homepage
GAIA Photography and Photojournalism
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