Epiphany 2026: how the stars bathed - Mogilevskaya, Karol and others

Epiphany Celebration in Ukraine

According to Главком: On January 6, 2026, Ukraine celebrates the Epiphany holiday. This holiday is marked by traditional bathing in icy water, and Ukrainian stars shared their impressions of how they spent this day. Famous personalities expressed their desire to support the tradition, which is considered a symbolic act of purification and gaining health.

Stars' Impressions

Natalia Mogilevskaya, one of the stars of the Ukrainian pop scene, entered the cold water, which is an important part of the holiday. She congratulated her fans on Epiphany, stating:

“Happy Epiphany, friends! Who supports the bathing tradition? May the holy water grant health, and peace always reign in your soul.” - Natalia Mogilevskaya

Tina Karol, one of the most popular singers in Ukraine, did not bathe in the icy water this year, but that did not prevent her from emphasizing the importance of the holiday. Other stars, such as Natalka Denisenko and Anna Salivanchuk, also participated in the bathing ritual. Natalka Denisenko bathed in the ice pool of the hotel, highlighting the importance of adrenaline rush:

“It’s no wonder such a ritual was invented for the Epiphany holiday! After such an adrenaline rush, my state became clearer, lighter, and gratitude pours love from within.” - Natalka Denisenko

Anna Salivanchuk also shared her thoughts about the holiday. She bathed in the ice pool and expressed her wishes:

“Theophany, or Epiphany, is the event during the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, in which Christ reveals Himself to people as the Messiah and Savior. I congratulate you on this great day – the Lord's Baptism! I wish that as you wash with holy water, you wash away all the bad, all the unnecessary, warm your soul and body. May this soul-warming holiday grant you strong health and clear, pure thoughts!”

For those who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally, the communal services have prepared 12 places for bathing. It is believed that on this day the water acquires healing properties, emphasizing the importance of the ritual for many Ukrainians. Epiphany remains an important element of Ukrainian culture, uniting people in a common desire to restore strength and strengthen the spirit.

The Epiphany holiday is not only a religious but also a cultural phenomenon in Ukraine, which annually unites people in a common aspiration for purification and healing. Traditional bathing in icy water symbolizes not only physical cleansing but also spiritual renewal. The participation of famous Ukrainian stars in the celebrations emphasizes its significance in society and popularizes traditions among the youth.