Washing sins with cold water. As if the blood of Jesus wasn't enough!!

For the Russian Orthodox, they have a tradition that if they go into the cold water on Epiphany (their Epiphany, was this last week),hat by going into the water, one of the benefits they get is that their sin will be forgiven.

Just another example as to how wrong people are, and how they try to save themselves, and don't rely on the grace and mercy of God through Jesus.

Total disregard for Jesus' sacrifice.

Ephesians 1:7New International Version (NIV)⁷ In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace

What really bothers me, is that apparently, even their priest are ignorant of the work of Jesus, and still go down themselves into the water.

Total disgrace, and an insult to their "vocation".