Greek Orthodox swimmers race to be first to retrieve a wooden cross thrown into the Golden Horn waters during the water ceremony's blessing, as part of Epiphany Day celebrations at the Church of Fener Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey. Epiphany celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist, and falls on Christmas's 12th and final day. | January 06, 2025 | Photos and video by Burak Kara - burakkara_photo | #GettyImages #GettyReportage #GettyImagesNews #Photojournalism #Istanbul #Turkey 3-5) People light candles and pray as they attend the Epiphany mass as part of Epiphany day celebrations at the Church of Fener Orthodox Patriarchate. 6-7) Greek Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople conducts the Epiphany mass at the Church of Fener Orthodox Patriarchate as part of Epiphany day celebrations.