Serbia: Orthodox athletes celebrate Epiphany with winter swim in Belgrade | Swimmer's Daily

Twelve Orthodox Christian athletes took part in a traditional Epiphany swim in Belgrade’s Ada Ciganlija icy lake on Tuesday. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, fewer swimmers than usual were allowed to take part, and the race was not competitive. The 33-meter-swim, symbolising Jesus Christ’s 33 years, was followed by the release of seven pigeons symbolising God. [...]