Greek Orthodox faithful kisses a wooden cross after retrieving it from the waters of the Golden Horn during the blessing of the water ceremony, as part of Epiphany day celebrations at the Church of Fener Orthodox Patriarchate on January 06, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist, and falls on the 12th and final day of Christmas. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
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