Forget snorkeling and sunbathing – the latest trend in vacation hotspots might just require a set of scuba gear and a hymnbook. In a move that combines divine devotion with deep-sea diving, a group of Russians is taking the plunge to build the world’s first underwater church off the Crimean coast. Because nothing says “spiritual experience” quite like trying to locate a cross-shaped anchor 20 meters below sea level, right? Dive in with us as we explore this aquatic endeavor that’s making waves both literally and metaphorically.

 

Russia Begins Construction of World’s First Underwater Church