Orthodox Epiphany 2026 on Frozen Paravani Lake • Georgia | 4K

⛪ Orthodox Epiphany 🚶‍➡️ Frozen Lake Walking Tour • Poka, Georgia (საქართველო) 📅 19 Jan 2026 • Monday ❄️ Climate: -12°C / 10°F Every year on January 19, Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. In Georgia, this tradition takes a unique and dramatic form at Paravani Lake — the highest and coldest lake in the country. Despite freezing temperatures and thick ice, priests bless the water by cutting a cross-shaped hole in the ice. Believers then enter the icy lake, symbolizing spiritual cleansing, renewal, and faith. Paravani Lake, located at 2,073 meters above sea level, often remains frozen in mid-winter, making this ceremony one of the coldest Epiphany celebrations in the region. This ritual is not about endurance, but devotion — a powerful moment where nature, tradition, and belief meet in one of Georgia’s most breathtaking landscapes. 0:00 Short Preview 1:42 Frozen Paravani Lake 10:20 Epiphany Ceremony Thanks for Watching 🤍 New Videos Uploaded Every Week. Share your thoughts in the comments below. Subscribe for more Interesting Videos! Contact: walkerpinkymail@gmail.com