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What should you do on Epiphany night? Epiphany of the Lord: what you can do on the holiday, and what it is better to abstain from

All Orthodox humanity celebrates the Epiphany or Holy Epiphany on January 19 (January 6, Old Style) of each year - a holiday that is considered one of the most revered and the most important event in the Christian world.

Other holiday names
Holy Epiphany, Water Crossing, Jordan, Epiphany, Theophany, Baptism of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ.
This holiday ends the Christmas holidays, and it was established in memory of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. If we turn to the Gospel, it says that on the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, John the Baptist called the people to repentance and, in order to wash away people’s sins, subjected them to washing in the waters of the Jordan.
This is the great twelfth holiday in Orthodoxy. Epiphany ends the Christmas holiday period. The exact location of the baptism site of Jesus Christ is unknown. Most early Greek New Testament manuscripts name the site of Jesus' baptism as Bethany Transjordan. It is believed that the name Bethavara was first proposed by Origen, but he located it on the west bank of the Jordan.
history of the holiday
On January 19, the Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated. The history of the holiday begins with the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. During the sacrament of baptism, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven. In honor of the appearance of the Lord in the fullness of the Holy Trinity, the holiday is usually called the Holy Epiphany. God the Father proclaimed words from heaven: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” The Son was baptized on earth, the Holy Spirit appeared in the form of a dove. On this day, Jesus Christ began to serve people and preach.
Since then, water has been considered a symbol of purification. On the holiday there is a procession of the cross, in Christian churches, on rivers and lakes they perform the ceremony of blessing of water. It is believed that whoever plunges into Jordanian water three times in an ice hole will not get sick all year.

Traditions and rituals
The main traditions on January 19 are the blessing of water; swimming in an ice hole; chants, sermons; religious processions with icons and banners; fortune telling.
- Our ancestors believed that at midnight on the eve of Epiphany, water in reservoirs acquires special power: it turns into wine; the rivers stop for a moment and the water becomes miraculous, “holy” and pure; you can see how she worries and sways. It is believed that Epiphany water marks the spiritualization and transformation of the elements. Central event The holiday was a church blessing of water, which could take place both in the church and on the river or at the well. Blessed water was carefully brought into the house. Everyone washed their faces with it, cooked with it, and used it as a remedy for physical and mental illnesses.
- The owners sprinkled the house, people, yard, livestock, beehives, vegetable gardens with the Epiphany water brought into the house, poured it into the well, added it to livestock feed, and to barrels of wine. They said that “on the night of Epiphany, before the morning, the sky opens, whatever you pray to the open sky will come true. But, supposedly, not everyone is given the ability to see this, but only the most pious people. But if a sinner prays to holy heaven at this time, then his wishes will come true.” There is a belief that if you place a bowl of water under the images and look at it “with faith,” then the water itself will stir at Epiphany noon, which means: “the baptized Son of God overshadows and sanctifies it.”
- The main event of this day is the blessing of water, for which an ice hole is made in one of the reservoirs - the Jordan. After the ceremony procession a prayer service is performed. After the prayer service they bathe in the ice hole: the sick - to be cured of illness, and the healthy - to be cleansed of sin. At the core winter swimming Russians are based on the ancient pagan custom of ritual cleansing with water. They believed that the ice hole itself and the place around it had miraculous powers. In the Russian North, carolers swam in an ice hole to return to “that world” the soul of an ancestor, to whom they “lent” their body during Christmas time.
- Among the peasants there was a widespread belief that on Vodokreshcha, like on Easter, Ivan Kupala and Christmas, the sun shines. It was believed that on this night “the gates of heaven open; the bright paradise in which the sun dwells reveals its treasures; waters in rivers and springs begin to move; Flowers appear on the trees and golden apples ripen.” The night before Epiphany is considered the most favorable time of prayer to God about the most secret things.
- After the end of the hungry Kutya, the hay that had been lying around for two winter weeks was removed from the table and given to the cattle in order to improve and speed up the milk of the cows, and at the same time protect against witch leprosy. In the Voronezh region, at Epiphany, they gave cattle a “non-milked” sheaf so that the cattle would “break their fast.” In Polesie, at Epiphany they painted crosses and horses on the doors. When they were drawing horses, they said: “We rode on horses, on horses and got away,” so that “the devil would hit the hut.” Cross - “then Kolyada is leaving.” In some places they covered the walls, doors and stove with chalk with various figures of trees, birds, animals, horsemen.
- To protect their home from fire, the villagers read during Epiphany Week: “The saints followed me, carrying a bowl of water. If there is a fire, the saints will put out the fire. Don't burn once, don't burn twice, don't burn three. Neither today, nor tomorrow, never burn. The saints are standing, guarding my house. Amen". In the Kursk province, at Christmas and Epiphany, they burned manure in the middle of the yard so that their parents would be warm in the next world.
- The concept of “Epiphany frosts” is associated with the holiday - they have always been particularly strong, but after this day the weather began to change. People said about the frosts: “The cracks are not cracks, but the water cracks have passed.” At the same time, severe frost foreshadowed a good grain harvest. “The frost is severe on Vodokreshcha - don’t complain about bread,” the peasants noted. However, both fog and flakes of snow foreshadowed a good harvest.
Sayings and signs for Epiphany
– The weather of this day indicates the weather of December.
– If the weather is sunny and frosty on January 19, then the summer will be hot and fruitful.
– If the Epiphany frosts prevail over the Christmas and Sretensky frosts, then the coming year will be fruitful.
– A snowstorm on Epiphany means a good swarm of bees.
– If there is a blizzard on this day, then there will be a blizzard on Maslenitsa.
– On Epiphany night the heavens open to the requests of people. If you pray for something, your request will definitely come true.
- Anyone who is baptized on the day of Holy Epiphany will live a long and happy life.
– A couple who gets married on Epiphany will live a long and happy life together.
– If a young girl goes out on Epiphany morning and meets a young guy, then she will get married this year.
– If the first person she meets is an elderly man, then she will be lonely all year.
– Those born on this day are protected by everything. They should wear jade.
January 19 is one of the main holidays Orthodox Church. On the night of Epiphany, people go to churches for all-night vigils, which end with the morning divine liturgy and the blessing of water. Epiphany water has miraculous power. She is able to heal and protect from evil spirits.
What not to do at Epiphany
On January 19, it is prohibited to store holy water in large quantities. On the holy day you cannot quarrel, swear, lie, complain, gossip, allow bad thoughts. It is undesirable to engage in heavy physical labor, clean the house, wash, or cut with scissors. It is not recommended to get a haircut, manicure or pedicure, so as not to bring bad events into your destiny. You should not sew or knit, so as not to confuse your fate. It is forbidden to borrow money, otherwise the whole year will pass in debt. On this day, it is advisable not to overeat so that your thoughts remain clear. On January 19, after the end of Epiphany Eve, it is forbidden to guess.
The magical properties of Epiphany water
On January 18 and 19, Christians go to church to pray and draw Jordan water. It is necessary that there is always sacred water in the house; it is advisable to begin every prayer with it. Signs for the Epiphany of the Lord say that if you wash children with Jordanian water, they will grow up healthy and happy. They sprinkle it on the home and give it to domestic animals so that the offspring will be good. It improves mood, relieves anxiety, heals physical and mental wounds. Girls wash their faces to be beautiful.
The priest goes around the houses of parishioners to cleanse and bless them from all evil spirits with the help of prayer and water. It's not good to lock the door on him. How to celebrate the Baptism of the Lord without receiving a blessing from it for your family and home? It was believed that such a family would be in trouble for a whole year.
Read more about the properties of Epiphany water.
Swimming in an ice hole for Epiphany
On the morning of January 19, there is a tradition of swimming in an ice hole, which was carved in the shape of a cross on the eve of the holiday. The cross itself was installed nearby. Sometimes it was decorated with spruce or pine branches. They also poured beet juice over it, turning it red, which symbolized fire. At Epiphany, signs and beliefs say that on these days double cleansing occurs - with fire and water.
Doctors are supporters of only healthy people swimming in the ice hole. This needs to be done correctly. You should take with you a large towel, a change of clothes and shoes, and a hat.
It is not recommended to take part in Epiphany bathing for people prone to the following diseases: obesity, arrhythmia, hypertension, diseases of the respiratory tract, and reproductive system. Swimming is prohibited during Women's Day.
Epiphany menu
The celebration begins on January 18th. The eve of the evening is called Epiphany Christmas Eve. People call it Hungry or Poor Kutya.

After waiting for the first star, the whole family gathers at the table for dinner, adhering to strict fasting all day. The table is served with 12 dishes, the main one being kutia (sochivo). Hence the name of the evening - Epiphany Christmas Eve. This is a porridge made from whole wheat, which symbolizes wealth, the bounty of the future harvest, unity and prosperity in the family. It is with kutya that the signs for Epiphany are associated - January 19th. If it turns out tasty, life will be easy and sweet. Burnt porridge indicates trouble this year.
They cooked it with special love and prayer. Symbolic ingredients were added to kutya: honey for the sweet life, poppy seeds, which from ancient times warded off evil spirits, nuts so that life’s difficulties could be easily overcome, raisins for abundance in the house. Under no circumstances should you throw away the kutia; it is better to give it to birds or pets.
Dumplings with potatoes and cabbage, cabbage rolls with millet, fish, mushroom soup, pancakes, and uzvar, a dried compote, were also served on the table.
And on January 19, a rich table is set with various dishes, meat casseroles, sausages, jellied meat, and pastries. It is recommended to start the festive meal with prayer and sacred water.
Epiphany fortune telling
Do the signs for Epiphany - January 19th - tell the truth? Everyone can check for themselves. But since ancient times, the night from January 18 to 19 (Epiphany Evening) was considered the most suitable for fortune telling.
To check how rich the year will be, you need to take three plates and a coin. In this fortune telling, you need an assistant who will place a coin under one of the plates. Guessing where the money is hidden the first time predicts a rich, carefree life. If the second time - big money problems it won't either. And if you don’t guess right three times, you’ll have to work hard to earn a living.
6 glasses can tell your fortune. In each of them you need to put a thing that symbolizes something: sugar is a sweet life, salt is sadness, a coin is wealth, a piece of bread is prosperity, a pea is the birth of a child, a ring is marriage. The choice determines the events of the year.
The most mystical and reverent fortune telling with a mirror and candles. Place a bowl of water on the table and light candles on three sides. Behind the decanter is a mirror, peering into which you can see the future.
For Epiphany Signs of the Lord they say that girls can see their future husband. To do this, you need to pour ¾ of water into a glass, lower the ring to the bottom, placing it exactly in the center, and look carefully.
To see your betrothed in a dream, you need to eat something salty in the evening. When going to bed, turn to the future groom: “Betrothed, bring me some water to drink.” Whoever dreams is destined to live with.
Read more about how to tell fortunes at Epiphany.
Name day January 19
Ivan, Rem.

Having reached the age of 30, Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River. At that moment, God's voice came from heaven, calling Jesus his Son. The Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove, hence another name for Baptism - Epiphany. According to Christian teachings, it was on this day that God appeared in three persons: God the Father in voice, the Son of God in flesh, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove.

Our ancestors also believed that on this day, from midnight to midnight, water acquires healing properties that persist throughout the year and cure illnesses, both physical and mental. It was believed that at midnight miracles happen: the wind subsides for a moment, complete silence and the heavens open. At this time, you can find out your future, express your cherished desire, which will definitely come true. You can also hear the cattle speaking in human language. special power water acquires in all bodies of water: the flow stops, the water begins to ripple, becomes healing, turns into wine. Our ancestors sincerely believed in this and sacredly adhered to traditions.

The cycle of winter holidays ends with the Holy Epiphany, the Baptism of Jesus Christ. On the eve of the feast of the Epiphany, January 18, the last, Lenten kutya was made. This is where the popular names of the holiday come from - Hungry or tearful Kutya, as well as Jordan, Blessing of Water, Epiphany.

On January 19, churches bless water, which is considered a kind of salvation from all ailments. The big mystery is the inability of water to spoil.

There are signs: on Epiphany the day is clear - the bread remains clean, and if it is cloudy, the bread will be full of “brands”; fluffy snow is falling - for the harvest.

Before Epiphany, women tried not to rinse their clothes in water, because “the devils sit there and can cling to it.” But the girls put viburnum or coral in the sacred water and washed themselves so that their cheeks were rosy and their faces beautiful. In general, before Epiphany, during all the holidays, women did not fetch water; only men should do this.

Modern believers go to churches at Epiphany to bless the water, and start breakfast from it. Like their ancestors, they sincerely believe in the healing properties of holy water, so they store and use it.

How to use Epiphany water.

* You can drink Epiphany water all day. It is suggested to drink consecrated and even tap water every morning on an empty stomach.
* Afterwards, on any day, you can sprinkle your home with precious water, and, if desired, even your office or car.
* If Epiphany water doesn’t seem like enough for you, you can dilute it with regular water. They promise that she will be just as full of grace and will never deteriorate. That is why there is no need to pull a canister of Epiphany water from the temple or from the ice hole.
* You need to treat water at Epiphany with respect. It is better not to store it in a plastic bottle and wherever you have to. And you need to drink it with prayer and sincere faith. Then she will definitely help.
* Some few believers claim that water at Epiphany receives its healing properties through a silver cross, which the priest immerses in water. But in fact, priests can immerse a wooden or gold cross in water.

How the Orthodox celebrate Epiphany.

In ancient times, they began to prepare for the rite of blessing of water in the evening. Then a hole in the shape of a cross or a circle was made in a river or lake. An altar was set up at the ice hole and a cross was placed with a white dove - a symbol of the Holy Spirit.
In some places the hole was covered with a lid. Orthodox Christians placed a font of water in the middle of the temple. On the day of Epiphany, a procession of the cross accompanied by all parishioners went to the ice hole. The priests held a prayer service, during which a cross was lowered into the hole three times, inviting God’s blessing onto the water.
Then everyone present poured water on each other, and the bravest ones plunged into the water. It was believed that water had special properties.

Fortune telling for Epiphany.

Christmas fortune-telling in Rus' has long become traditional, although the church does not support them, seeing in them echoes of pagan customs. Christmastide ends with the celebration of Epiphany, when Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Christ in the waters of the Jordan River. It is believed that it is on Epiphany evening that fortune telling is most accurate and can accurately predict the future.

On this evening, girls usually told fortunes about their betrothed.

There were many Epiphany fortune tellings. In various localities they gave preference to some of their own fortune-telling that had been established for centuries, but there were also those that were used everywhere. Perhaps the most common were fortune telling by the mirror; fortune-telling by shoes, which were thrown over the threshold or behind the gate; fortune telling by melted wax that was dripped into water; fortune telling by shadows from the flame of a candle, torch or stove; fortune telling from overheard conversations; fortune telling by a rooster pecking grain; ice fortune telling; fortune-telling based on the dreams one had that night, etc. Here's a fortune telling playing cards rarely used on Epiphany evening. Before fortune telling, icons were usually hung up and the pectoral cross was removed.

Naturally, not only girls, but also older people guess. But they were interested in other everyday problems - the future harvest and weather, wealth in the family and the health of relatives, success in business and the fate of their children.
Fortune telling continues in our practical times. True, now new ones have been added to them, inspired by modern realities - fortune telling by a line from a book, by the first phrase heard from a switched-on TV or radio, even by New Year's fireworks.
If you are planning to find out your future on Epiphany evening, it is worth considering that you need to specially prepare for fortune telling. Tune in to the positive, that fortune telling will predict a lot of good and joyful things for you. In this case, you will interpret the results of fortune telling accordingly.
May all the good things that you remind yourself on Epiphany evening come true!

The main character of this day is WATER!
What do we know about her and what should we know?

BEFORE DRINKING A GLASS OF WATER, ADDRESS IT WITH A GOOD WORD - THIS IS A “Living Substance” ON WHICH A PERSON’S HEALTH AND YOUTH DEPENDS.
Water is only at first glance an ordinary and ordinary substance. If you think about it, this is an extremely mysterious and far from known substance. Even the church uses water to perform its sacraments.

Scientists have proven that if water is exposed to any physical fields - electric, sound, etc., it immediately reacts to it. Now a Russian-language translation of a book by Japanese scientists has appeared on sale, who experimentally proved that the shape of a snowflake depends on the water with which “history” it was formed. They once again demonstrated that water really does not like bad, swear words. This means that if I poured myself a glass of water and looked at it “badly”, or also said or thought bad words, then it is better not to drink it, but to pour it out. Today we have absolutely no control over what we say. First we’ll say it, and then we’ll think it was necessary. The thought is material. And the water feels it too. Do I speak to the water Nice words, this will enhance its effectiveness. For it is a living structure. This may sound mystical, but in reality everything is confirmed by scientific research. Water is polluted with information by rock music and other excessive sound noises and transmits this negativity to those who consume it.

Melt water also better matches the internal structure of water in the human body. It can be prepared at home. To do this, fill a kettle or pan with filtered water and bring it almost to a boil. But do not boil, otherwise its structure will be disrupted. Afterwards, cool and fill a 1.5-2 liter bottle with it (plastic can be used). Put it in the freezer. After one and a half to two days, when the contents of the bottle turn into ice of a uniform structure (without bubbles), it should be removed and left in the room to thaw overnight. The next morning you will have several glasses of clean, energetic, healing water for the body. You can use it to make a “drink of youth”:

You need to place chopped vegetables or fruits in melt water and squeeze the juice out of them. I want to emphasize that the juice should not be squeezed separately, then mixed with melt water, but in it. Therefore, the cells of the juice of carrots, beets, apples or other fruits must burst in water. This drink, like melt water, cannot be heated, it loses its properties.
I spent several years researching Epiphany water and even collaborated with priests during this work, having received permission to do so from Patriarch Philaret. The Church claims that on this day God's grace descends to the earth and the entire surface of the water comes to life.
I have come to the conclusion that a phenomenal phenomenon occurs on January 19th. Therefore, on this day you can take water from any environmentally friendly reservoir and stock up on energy water for the whole year. I call it a cosmic phenomenon; the church calls it a Divine phenomenon.

Water changes first structurally. Becomes similar to that bound water contained in the human body. That’s why there is something so therapeutic and beneficial for humans as energy doping.
Priests claim that with the help of holy water you can remove bad energy from a person. This is true!

If a person feels the influence of someone else’s negative energy, which, as people say, is “spoilt”, he needs to at least wash himself with Epiphany water. And with its energy it will level out the distorted energy of the body. Therefore, I advise you to have this water in every home. Anyone who for some reason was unable to collect baptismal water on January 19 can receive holy water in the church. It also has very strong characteristics. Prayers and rituals with the help of which water is sanctified do their job. Therefore, although it is slightly weaker than Kreshchensky, it is still very powerful.

Director of the Institute of Human Ecology, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Mikhail Kurik.

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Why is Epiphany on January 19?

At the end of the 4th century the first ancient tradition violated in Rome when they began to celebrate on different days. Then other cities and countries picked up this innovation.

January 19 falls on January 6 according to the Julian calendar, when the Patriarch of Constantinople sanctifies the waters of the Hellespont.

Celebration period: 4 days before and 8 days after.

Where did the date January 19 and the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany come from? The history of the holiday of Epiphany on January 19.

January 19 is the day of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the sacred waters of the Jordan River. This is the 13th day from the birth of Jesus Christ. This answers the question: what is Jordan water on January 18th.

The Baptism of the Lord is also called Epiphany. In the time of the apostles, this holiday was called “Epiphany” or “Theophany”.

Icon of the Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)

Previously, Christians celebrated only the Resurrection of the Lord. After the Baptism of Rus', pagan rituals and Christian customs were mixed. Therefore, today we observe various traditions, fortune telling with elements of paganism.

Rites and rituals for Epiphany on January 19

The ritual of bathing in very cold water came from the ancient Scythians. They immersed their children in ice water for the purpose of hardening and this was a pagan rite. After the Baptism of Rus', it was associated with Christianity and called Baptism.

Even before the adoption of Christianity in Rus', it was believed that water cleanses and protects from harm, and gives life. Water was called Mother, Queen. The source of water was associated with the goddess Mokoshi and she was worshiped. After the Baptism of Rus' by patrons water element became Saint Paraskeva and Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Fasting for baptism

Before the holiday, Orthodox Christians strictly fast on Christmas Eve.

It is prepared juicy - hungry kutia, it is prepared lean without adding oil. All day in Epiphany Christmas Eve They don’t eat anything, and after the first star appears, the meal begins.

They start eating with kutya; most of the other dishes on the table are lean. Pies, pickles, pancakes, meat dishes and many other dishes are prepared.

Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany

The king of the festive table is the pig; this dish is placed in the center of the table. The owner, who is also the head of the family, distributed pieces to everyone, breaking them off from the whole dish. Under the table, the youngest member of the family grunted.

In the morning, on an empty stomach, Lenten cookies baked in the shape of a cross were consumed and washed down with holy water. At the same time, unsuccessful baked goods were not eaten by people, but were given to street birds as food.

A successful cookie meant good things, and an unsuccessful one meant problems or misfortune. I think we can remind you that successful baked goods are not burnt or cracked. Should be golden brown and well baked.

Then they were served at the table mandatory honey pancakes or pancakes. Eating such pancakes meant attracting a lot of money.

On this day, Divine services are held in open reservoirs and rivers. To do this, men cut a hole in the shape of a cross. The name of such an ice hole is Jordan. The priest blesses the water. If it is not possible to bless the water in the reservoir, the service takes place near the temple.

The ice hole is decorated, chapels are built from ice.

When does swimming in the ice hole take place on Epiphany?

On the morning of January 19, after the Epiphany Liturgy ends, many priests go to bless rivers or lakes that are nearby.

The rite of water blessing consists of reading prayers and immersing the cross in water three times.

How to swim in an ice hole correctly?

Swimming is allowed only in an ice hole with a built entrance to the water.
You can only do it when there is a person nearby who will help you at any time.
You cannot drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.
You cannot swim on an empty stomach.
You should not take a dip immediately after eating.
You need to take a warm blanket, blanket and clothes for changing with you.

You need to reach the last step of the Jordan stairs.
Then cross yourself and plunge your head into the hole three times.
At the same time, pronounce the words: “In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”

Water is a miraculous power that heals and helps all believers. This was believed in ancient times and now everyone more people swim in an ice hole and cross themselves.

In addition to the ritual of bathing (Baptism), many Orthodox Christians collect water in their dishes for storage.

At the end of the church ceremony, doves are released - a symbol of the renewal of the old and the end of the holiday.

When and how can you collect holy water?

Water is considered consecrated from January 18 on Epiphany Eve on the eve of Epiphany in the church from 18 o'clock, and on January 19, when it is consecrated living water in open sources. The water remains holy until lunchtime on January 19th. Then rivers and lakes become normal.

In the temple you can collect holy water not only on the day of consecration, but also on other holidays during the week (the number of days the holiday lasts according to the church charter).

You can also get holy water from your tap at home. Best time to do this from 00.10 hours to 01.30 hours on the night from January 18 to January 19.

You cannot be greedy and take too much baptismal water in reserve.

What prayers to read for Epiphany on January 19

Troparion, tone 1

In the Jordan, baptized to You, Lord, Trinitarian adoration appeared: for the voice of your parents testified to You, naming Your beloved Son, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, announced your words of affirmation. Appear, O Christ our God, and the world is enlightened, glory to Thee.

Kontakion, tone 4

Thou hast appeared this day to the whole universe, and Thy light, O Lord, has appeared upon us, in the minds of those who sing Thee; You came and you appeared, the unapproachable Light.

Greatness

We magnify You, Life-Giving Christ, for our sake now baptized in the flesh by John in the waters of the Jordan.

Troparion for the Blessing of Waters, tone 8

The voice of the Lord cries out on the waters, saying: Come, all of you, receive the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of understanding. The Spirit of the fear of God, who appeared as Christ.

Today the waters are sanctified by nature, and the Jordan is divided, and its streams return, the Lord is baptized in vain.

As a man came to the river, O Christ the King, and sought to receive servile baptism, O Blessed One, from the hand of the Forerunner, a sin for our sake, Lover of mankind!

Glory, and now: To the voice of him crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, you have come, O Lord, taking on the form of a slave, asking for baptism, not knowing sin. Seeing Thee the waters and being afraid, the Forerunner was trembling and cried out, saying: How will the lamp of Light illuminate, how will the slave lay his hand on the Master? Sanctify the waters for me, O Savior, take away the sin of the world.

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Epiphany spells for health on water

Bring snow into the house on the night of Epiphany and wash yourself with melt water, asking the Lord to grant healing from illnesses, health and strength. At the same time, say: “Water of Jordan, cleanse and protect!”

If a relative is sick, wash his clothes in melt water and ask for a cure.

Speak about your intention for the water in your own words or by reading a special prayer or the Lord’s Prayer. In a health spell, ask for everything related to health. Thoughts must be pure and full of faith.

The charmed water can be added in small portions, almost drops, to the bathtub. It is believed that it restores the energy shell, washes away bad energy from another person, and is capable of healing.

Charmed water removes damage and the evil eye. Therefore, it is added to the baby’s bathtub.

It is best to take water blessed at the temple. But that gained during the Baptism of Jesus Christ has no less power.

A ritual of cleansing the home from negative energy in the event of many problems and bad events.

Take holy water and walk around all the corners of the rooms, sprinkle them (sprinkle with a small amount of liquid). It is believed to be hiding in the corners devilry. You can cross these corners at the same time. Speak the words that you consider necessary according to your circumstances and from the bottom of your heart.

This will bring prosperity, luck, health to the residents of the house and cleanse them of accumulated negativity.

Start from front door and end with the front door.

Epiphany water from the temple (it is good to collect from 7 temples) removes damage and the evil eye.

Say these words while dousing yourself with holy water:

"The Lord was born,

Baptized at Epiphany,

Made famous by the name

Jesus Christ.

Like this water

Dripping off me

So that

And all the damage

She left me.

Now and forever

And forever and ever. Amen".

A spell on an Epiphany candle, or a talisman against the evil eye and disease.

Light a few candles in the church. At home, melt one candle until soft. Make a cake from a piece of the Epiphany candle and stick it on the bed at the head of the bed. This will be a talisman for health and recovery.

Evil eye spell for children

With the help of the Epiphany candle, they protect the baby from damage and the evil eye in the same way, by sticking a piece of the candle at the head of the crib. You can also tell your child to have an easy life.

Conspiracy words:

“Ivan the Baptist baptized Christ, and Christ blessed the whole world.

This child will grow up not knowing any serious illnesses.

His troubles will pass and they will not hold any grudges against him.

People will love him, angels will protect him.”

Plot for an easy life for a baby

Attach part of the candle to the diaper and say:

“Lord, the child is in his first year of life, give him many easy paths in life. Give the savior angel, the guardian angel the best, with your holy hand, bless the Servant of God (name) for a good hour, for a good time. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."

The charmed diaper hides from everyone so that it does not catch anyone’s eye.

Good luck spell for family

On the night of Epiphany, bring all shoes into the apartment. Place a bowl of water near the door next to your shoes. In the morning, in this water, wash all shoes that carry negativity from outside.

Pour out the water and say: « Evil spirit underground, and the good one to the earth.” In your house, water spills out where no one goes. There is a sewer in the apartment.

Ritual and conspiracy for wealth and money

There is also a conspiracy for good luck and financial prosperity, which is read on January 19 when leaving the church with blessed water:

“I’m going home with holy water,

And you, money and luck, are behind me.

All the troubles and losses

Go to the other side.

Key, lock, tongue.

Amen. Amen. Amen."

Conspiracy for wealth and financial well-being.

Take blessed water from the church and walk through all the rooms, chanting the water with the words:

“Holy water came to the house and brought me prosperity.

There will be losses in this house,

there will be abundance coming every day.

Luck will accompany me in everything,

I will never fail in anything, I know.”

Then place this water overnight in the most important place in the apartment, and wash your face with it in the morning.

Conspiracy while the snow melts:

"Fire pure snow melt it, turn it into Jordan water.

Ivan the Baptist will sanctify the water and bless it with God’s grace.”

Baptism of a child on Epiphany January 19

You can baptize a child on Epiphany (January 19). There are no prohibitions in the church regarding this matter. But you need to check the daily schedule with the clergy and sign up in advance.

On this day there are many people who want it, and besides, the priests bless the water and you need to find someone who can baptize the child.

How do people spend this day and what traditions do they support?

On this day, people do not work as usual, but dedicate it good deeds, prayers.

Baptism ends the Yuletide period.

After the service, everyone went home, where they tried kutya. Moreover, the first person to taste kutya is the last family member to arrive. Therefore, we tried not to delay so that the whole family did not have to wait for one.

Housewives sprinkled their homes with holy water to ward off evil spirits for the whole year.

Snow was endowed with the same properties as water. It was thrown into drying wells and washed with it to give health and beauty to the skin. Women washed themselves with holy water and believed that it would preserve their beauty.

If you are in church on the 19th, light a candle in a quiet corner. This will bring good luck to you and your family.

Celebration traditions

If Christmastide is a fun celebration with folk festivities and fortune-telling, then Epiphany is the final day of celebration.

On this last day of celebration, young people go from house to house and sing carols, show small theatrical performances and recite rhymes, sing songs. For this they receive treats from the owners of the house.

Merry celebrations were also organized, where the girls were especially elegant and beautiful.

Signs and beliefs for Epiphany on January 19

Exist folk signs, proven over centuries. Many are connected with the weather and predicting it by what the weather is like on the day of Epiphany. Usually this day is the most severe frost.

Warmth on this day means a health problem.

If there is a lot of snow, then this is for good health.

Here are some weather-related signs:

If it is clear and cold on the day of Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.

If it is cloudy and fresh, then expect a bountiful harvest this year.

A thaw means the harvest.

A clear day means a bad harvest.

If it snows near the pond during the service, then the year will be fertile and the bees will produce a lot of honey.

The trees are covered with frost - in spring it is better to sow winter crops on the same day of the week.

There are many stars in the sky - the summer is dry, berries and peas will give a rich harvest.

If the wind is from the south, then summer will be with thunderstorms.

If the sky is bright and starry, then summer will be hot, spring will be early, and autumn will be warm and long this year.

Bright stars in the sky also foretell a calm year in all respects.

For love and relationships, creating a family.

On this day, it is a good omen when a wedding is agreed upon. There is a saying: “Epiphany handshake leads to a happy family.”

Find out about marriage

On Epiphany evening, a girl needs to go out and if she meets a young handsome guy or man, she will soon get married.

It is also good to baptize a person on this day. The person will be happy.

You can also plunge into the ice hole after the 19th - this will wash away the sin committed the day before.

A bird knocking on the window reminds you to pray for the dead.

This night you will have a prophetic dream and you will have the opportunity to find out the future and avoid making mistakes if the dream was not very positive. The dream may come true many years later, so you will have time to work on your mistakes in advance.

Barking dogs mean money and prosperity.

What not to do at the Baptism of Christ

You cannot swear with holy water in your hands, otherwise it will lose its power. And in general, at this time everyone should be surrounded by harmony and peace.

You cannot spill water and fall with it, this will lead to a short life.

You cannot do laundry at home for 2 days after Epiphany and in rivers for 2 weeks.

You cannot feed chickens on the day of Epiphany and then they will not rake the beds in the spring and summer.

The Christian holiday prohibits any physical labor.

You can't get drunk on this day, but you are allowed to warm up a little.

The dead are not remembered at Epiphany, so as not to invite death. There is a special day of remembrance for this. And no matter how good and bright your memories are, leave them for another time.

You should not shed tears on this day, otherwise you will cry all year.

You cannot sew, pick up a needle and thread or knitting needles, cut, or wash.

How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19

The time of Epiphany is the most fortunate hour when you can make a wish and it will be heard and fulfilled. Therefore, you also need to prepare for this sacrament and correctly formulate your aspirations and dreams.

When does the sky open for Epiphany at what time?

On this night of January 19, the heavens open and your every word and prayer will be heard and fulfilled. After the heavens open, the priests begin the blessing of water.

How to prepare for making a wish?

Ask for forgiveness from those you have ever offended. You can do it mentally.
Thank God for supporting your entire life and for all the good things.
Before appearing in front of the open sky in the evening, place a bowl of water at home and say the following words: “at night the water itself will sway.” At midnight, watch the water and when it really ripples, immediately go outside and ask God for what is most cherished and desired. They say that it will definitely come true.

Ways to make a wish for Epiphany

Scatter a handful of any small objects and make a wish. Then count their number. Even number means the fulfillment of a wish.
The day before, write 12 wishes on pieces of paper and place them under your pillow at night. In the morning, draw 3 of them at random. These will come true.
On the night before Epiphany, I have prophetic dreams. Before going to bed, say out loud “Saint Samson, show your holiday dream your Desire.” If you see in a dream what you wished for, then it will come true.
On Epiphany, pour water into a bowl and after it begins to sway, go outside and make your wish while looking at the sky. Ask God for the most secret things.
Another method is with water. Attach folded (so that what is written) small pieces of paper with your wishes are folded up to the edge of the dish with water. Place a non-sinking candle (tea candle) in the water. Whichever leaf the candle floats to will come true.
Call your pet and see which paw it crosses the threshold with. If left, then what you want will come true.
Write your aspirations on the mirror with a piece of soap and place it under your pillow at night. Check the mirror in the morning. If there is nothing, then this wish will come true. It has been heard.
You can make a wish while swimming in an ice hole. When diving, wish for what you want. And the next day, January 20, at three o’clock in the morning, going outside, ask again.
Take an aquamarine stone for a swim in icy water. He is like a bright flash - imagine it and throw him into the hole.

Most importantly, know that it is not the performance of rituals that is important, but the belief that everything will be as you want and faith in God, in the Higher Powers.

Just go out onto the balcony, outside and looking at the starry sky, make a wish and everything will come true. This may be the first star that opens to you. Believe in good things!

And remember that you only need to wish for good things that do not harm other people.

How and when do they tell fortunes for Epiphany on January 19? Is it possible to guess on this day?

Question: When do they tell fortunes for Christmas or Epiphany?

Answer: For Christmas.

On this day of Epiphany, the 19th, you cannot guess in any way, otherwise it portends trouble. After January 19, you can’t do it for 8 days either.

Last day for Christmas fortune telling is January 18th until midnight. Therefore, do everything from Christmas from January 6 to 7 to January 18. And on the night from 18 to 19 it will no longer be possible.

Better make a wish for what you want to receive from God and the Universe. And you will get everything!

How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19 and during Holy Week

Prophetic dreams are considered true, made from Thursday to Friday and on the eve of church big holidays, including Epiphany.

How to prepare for a prophetic dream

In order for such a dream to have meaning, you need to focus on what you want to know. The emotional mood is important. Decide for yourself what you want to see. State the question clearly and repeat it to yourself several times. Go to sleep with this thought.

It is better to go to bed immediately after you have done all your household chores. Do not watch TV, otherwise the impression from the film or program you watched may appear in a dream. Your state is peaceful and calm. you are ready to accept important information about your future.

It would be a good idea to ventilate the room before going to bed and add a little aroma using aromatic oils. Light an aroma lamp with the calming properties of lavender oil (good for meditation), ylang-ylang with a sedative effect. Oils of patchouli, orange, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, chamomile, bergamot, and fennel have the same properties. This method is called relaxation therapy. In a relaxed state, a person is able to read cosmic information.

It is also advisable to sleep alone in a separate room and bed.

In the morning, immediately remember your dream in the smallest detail, since it can be easily forgotten. Then interpret it in relation to your question. It is useful to put paper and pen next to you in the evening. As soon as you wake up, you can write down what you dreamed. Then you definitely won’t forget small details. Dream books and your intuition will help with interpretation.

Remember that a dream that you don’t like is not programming for the future, but a warning of what to be wary of and what not to do. Therefore, perceive any dream positively and positively.

There are also special conspiracies for prophetic dreams.

“I go to bed on the night of (day of the week) under the Siamese Mountain. Three angels overhead: one hears, the second sees, the third will tell me.”
Place a small round mirror under the pillow, saying the words: “As light and shadow are reflected in it, so the answer to the question will be reflected in my dream.”

Yuletide dreams by day - what dreams we see during the Yuletide week.

From January 9 to 10 - about well-being, fulfillment of desires, about the family hearth. The answer to the question about the fate of loved ones.

From January 11 to 12 - about financial difficulties or vice versa about wealth, about a promotion at work.

From January 16 to 17, they don’t make any wishes. The dream itself will tell you what awaits you and what difficulties you will encounter.

Pictures and cards with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 19

Download for free beautiful pictures, photos, postcards and send them to your loved ones and friends with congratulations. Below are verses that you can use in your letters.

Beautiful cards with congratulation text and poems

Animated greeting cards

Poems for Epiphany January 19

Congratulations on Epiphany on January 19, cool and funny

Get ready for the holiday -

Very cheerful, healthy,

To swim in an ice hole

And stay healthy!

Happy Epiphany Day

Everyone who honors him!

And we wish you good health,

Joy, everything...

On this day, grab a keg,

Rush to church quickly

And blessed water

Pour from the heart!

Don’t yawn at Epiphany,

Dip your butt into the hole!

Let Epiphany water

Will give you health for years!

Happy Baptism of the Lord!

Happy Baptism to you, people!

Fuck you all on a platter!

To hell - little pig,

Vodka for the pig,

For vodka - caviar,

For caviar - bread crust,

Spread the bread with butter,

And may God bless you!

Don't yawn at Epiphany

Dip your butts into the hole,

So that until the new Epiphany

The sensations remained!

Happy Baptism of the Lord!

On Epiphany Day, smile

Rejoice at the holy water

But don't get carried away too much

You are icy water!

May the Lord bless

But don't get bronchitis!

Happy Baptism of the Lord!

Girls jump into the ice hole at night,

Naked butts loom!

The men follow them

So the old grandfather climbed in!

After all, the water is holy now,

Useful for your health!

And the Epiphany frosts

Brings laughter through tears!

Happy Baptism of the Lord!

I wish you light and love in your family,

With friends of kindness and understanding,

Find solutions in Epiphany,

May God appreciate your efforts.

Beautiful congratulations on your baptism on January 19, short SMS in verse in four lines

SMS congratulations on the Epiphany of the Lord

Congratulations on your Baptism,

With spiritual ablution!

Be happy my beloved,

And also healthy, my dear friends!

Congratulations on your Baptism

And I wish you at this hour

Easy cleansing showers

And God's blessing!

Love and Faith will save the world,

Your soul will find peace!

When Baptism occurs,

I congratulate you on your cleansing!

Congratulations

Christ Blessing,

Done today

On the Epiphany of the Lord!

We sincerely congratulate you on your Baptism,

You do good every day,

Always live positively and friendly,

Beautiful, worthy, generous!

Let the Epiphany frosts

They will carry away trouble and tears

And they will add fun to life,

Happiness, joy, luck!

Relatives, friends, sisters, parents and others - for all occasions.

Friends

Today is Holy Baptism,

Washing the body of a sinner,

Congratulations my friends,

And I wish you for the next days

Good health to you,

Live in peace and with love!

More spiritual powers

And that God would forgive sins!

Parents

Mom and dad, my dear people,

Congratulations on your Baptism!

Join you dears

I wish you the sacred sacrament!

To be healthy in soul and body,

So that happiness does not leave you,

And forget about your problems!

Take a dip in holy water once!

Brother

Beloved, my dear brother,

Happy Epiphany to you!

I congratulate you, be glad

You celebrate the whole world, loving!

I wish you happiness, peace and light,

And fulfillment of all desires,

So that you are rich, but at the same time

I haven’t lost my spiritual knowledge!

To my beloved husband

On Epiphany the sky parted,

And God smiled from above!

And wherever you are on holiday,

I wish he touched you

With a light, holy and kind hand,

Beloved, my dear husband!

Don't be afraid to wash your body

And renew your soul with water,

After all, this is a sacred thing,

Be clean at Baptism!

Holy water irrigation

On the days of the feast of Epiphany

Our sins are washed away

And souls are born again!

Congratulations

And God grant you patience!

Faith, truth and health

Congratulations to everyone with love!

I congratulate you on your baptism!

Today water lighting

Help us to be born again!

Wash your faces first,

Then enter the water

Connecting with nature!

Feel free to plunge into it

Healthy soul and body!

Angel touches the soul

When a person dives into water!

On the Epiphany of the Lord,

Which happened today!

Health to you for many years

God's blessings always!

Great happiness, purity,

And may your dreams come true!

To my sister

My dear sister

Congratulations on your Baptism!

May the Lord protect you

It only gives you happiness in life!

Lots of joy and health,

So that the soul lives only with love!

Let's take off our clothes

Let's dive into the sacred water

We will always live with hope

That we will find our happiness!

Let your soul be filled with light

And it will become easy in no time!

I ask God about this

Congratulations on your Baptism!

On the bright Epiphany holiday,

Different people meet

Wash yourself with holy water,

Be born again with your soul!

On this day I wish you health

Both for you and for your loved ones,

So that there is no pain in life,

So that there is no risk in life!

Relatives

Congratulations to my family on your Baptism,

With this God's blessing!

Be happy, be kind to people,

Be affectionate and sweet!

Then all the love will return to you,

And it will turn out to be good for you.

Because in Epiphany night,

Everything bad goes away!

Friends

John baptized Jesus

And passed on the ritual to centuries,

And Epiphany became a holiday,

Dive into holy water!

Congratulations my friends,

And I wish you for many days

For the soul peace and happiness,

Don’t encounter bad weather in life!

Send congratulations to others

And may God grant you all patience!

To my sister

On Epiphany, my dear sister

If you believe in a miracle

It will come, I know it

Wishes will come true!

After all, this is a holiday for the soul,

The only good thing, believe me, is

And don’t rush to sleep at night,

Open all the doors to a miracle!

The miracle of spiritual birth,

It takes place on Epiphany!

We will be the happiest

Beautiful in soul and body!

Congratulations on a wonderful holiday

And I wish you not to waste your strength in vain,

And live together with your soul,

And you don’t need more to be happy!

Don't forget about your soul,

She also needs an update

And even when there are not enough days,

Take care of her with inspiration!

And on the Epiphany of the Lord,

You need to give a gift to your soul -

Wash her in water today,

This way you will find happiness!

Congratulations my friends,

Happy Baptism today to me!

Jesus said - accept Baptism,

This is a good purpose

The people responded at once,

And the ice opened up like a cross!

I congratulate you all on this,

And I wish everyone peace!

The good news has spread

The Baptism of the Lord takes place

And there were countless people gathered,

At the holy water today!

I congratulate you on your holiday,

Baptism is a good thing

And I beg God for you,

May he give peace to his soul!

Healthy big body,

There is always forgiveness for misdeeds!

Never be idle

And more communication with friends!

To the holy waters of Jordan

Jesus came in to become baptized,

And under the hands of John

I have found a different soul!

And he advised the people

Receive Baptism by water,

To find freedom for your soul

Healthy body, peace of mind!

And I wish you on this holiday

Find peace and find peace,

So as not to rush around the world,

And don't go astray!

Forget all the sorrows of sadness,

Just wait for happiness ahead,

So that the body of water is cleansed,

Leaving the bad behind!

Parents

My dear parents,

Please accept my congratulations!

On the holiday - Epiphany,

The birth of the human soul!

I wish you well-being

May evil disasters pass you by!

Health, happiness and love,

God bless you and keep you safe!

On Great Epiphany

salvation of our souls,

I wish everyone joy

And be with God in goodness!

So that children are healthy,

May there be peace throughout the whole world!

So that people believe in miracles,

Then we will all be happy!

To loved ones

Baptism occurs

Our souls are washed,

All our sins are forgiven,

Life begins anew!

I wish you this goodness,

I wish you this joy!

Be happy my beloved,

My loved ones, kind, dear!

For those who perform the ritual.

The sacrament is being performed today,

Angels in the sky are singing

Great Epiphany of the Lord

The people rejoice and rejoice!

I warmly congratulate you on this,

And after the great ablution,

I wish your body health

And a great relief to the soul!

Great happiness will come to us,

It will dispel all bad weather,

Through the Baptism of the Lord,

Which will take place today!

And I, friends, congratulate you,

I wish my soul to be born again,

May happiness be with you,

Reward for good deeds!

Receive Christ's blessing

Take a dip in the holy waters

Listen to the chants

Finding freedom for souls!

This holiday is wonderful

Simple and useful!

Despite the severe frosts,

We dive into the depths of the Cross,

Let the water wash away our tears,

We will ask Christ for a miracle!

For your children still health,

May the Lord protect their tender ones!

I congratulate you on your Epiphany with love,

I know that it will bring you happiness!

Let's forget the insults and quarrels,

Unnecessary conversations

Let's wash ourselves in Jordan today

On the day of the Epiphany!

I wish everyone health

And happy holiday to you!

The frost on the street is crackling,

But our people are always in a hurry,

For the holiday - Holy Epiphany,

To perform ablution!

Plunge into icy water

And wake up clean tomorrow!

Please accept congratulations,

Let an angel into your heart!

To be born of water and the Spirit,

Holy water helps!

This is what Jesus said to Nicodemus,

I'm going to tell you.

Don't be afraid of the water in the Jordan,

We will only become healthier!

Feel free to accept Baptism,

And my sincere congratulations!

The word "baptism" is translated from Greek as "immersion." Once upon a time, the Jews, according to the commandment of their God the Father, had to come to the Jordan River and wash away their sins in order to appear before the Messiah renewed and pure. This term was first mentioned in the Bible in close connection with the name of John the Baptist. Further in the article we will understand in detail what needs to be done on and how exactly this holiday is celebrated in Russia.

History of the sacrament

According to the plan of God the Father, the Messiah, before beginning his journey dedicated to the salvation of the world, had to, like all Jews, wash himself in the waters of the Jordan. John the Baptist was sent to earth to perform this sacrament. When Jesus was 30 years old, he came to the Jordan River. At first, John the Baptist refused to perform the ceremony, considering himself unworthy. However, Jesus insisted, and the sacrament of Baptism was performed on him. When Christ emerged from the water, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove. In honor of this event it is celebrated religious holiday Epiphany.

Fasting before Epiphany

First, let's look at what needs to be done before Baptism. 11 holiday days of Christmas Eve preceding Epiphany, according to church tradition are considered modest. That is, at this time you can take any food you want. The last 12th day - the eve of Epiphany itself - is fast. On January 18, you cannot eat and you must also pray fervently.

Blessing of water before Baptism

On the eve of the holiday, according to tradition, the church holds a very important preparatory sacrament. On the evening of January 18, at the end of the liturgy, the rite of blessing of water is performed. This tradition also has ancient roots. According to the views of the church, by entering the Jordan, Christ forever sanctified all the water on earth. However, since humanity continues to commit sins, periodic cleansing by the church is still necessary.

Therefore, you can even collect holy water from the tap late in the evening of January 18th. The second great blessing of water takes place on Epiphany itself - during the procession of the cross.

How is the holiday celebrated?

Now let's figure out what needs to be done at Epiphany. Unlike Christmas, there are no noisy celebrations, songs and dances associated with this holiday. Almost all baptismal rites are based on the tradition of blessing water in lakes, ponds and rivers. Before Epiphany, a hole in the ice is made in the form of a cross, called the Jordan in memory of past biblical events. The church service in honor of the holiday begins at approximately 12 o'clock at night on January 19 and continues until the morning. You can defend it, or you can just come to the ice hole in the morning. On Epiphany, priests and residents of a city or village gather around it. Usually an ice hole is made at the body of water closest to a church or populated area. A procession of the cross takes place around it, and then a prayer service is served. This is followed by the blessing of water. Then the believers collect it directly from the ice hole into the containers they brought with them. Epiphany water is considered healing. It is given to sick family members to drink, pets are treated with it, and premises are sprinkled with it. It is also believed that Epiphany water is capable of driving away evil spirits, removing evil eyes and damage.

What else should you do on Epiphany? Modern believers, as in past centuries, very often plunge straight into the ice hole, even despite the frost. Of course, it is not necessary to do this according to church traditions. Typically, such a procedure is performed only by sick people who want to be cured.

Of the healthy people, traditionally only those who have performed some kind of fortune-telling, rites or rituals, dating back to pagan times, are plunged into the ice hole. Blessed water washes away all sins associated with communication with evil spirits.

Of course, you have to be very strong to decide to plunge into an ice hole in the cold. However, as many have noticed, not one of those who have ever bathed at Epiphany has ever gotten sick.

What to do after Baptism

After the end of the ceremony, the believers go home, taking with them what they collected from the ice hole into the water. What to do upon arrival from church service? When you come home, you must first sprinkle all the corners in the room with the water you brought. According to the old belief, such an action will help rid the home of negativity and bring order and peace to it. Those who live in the village should also sprinkle all outbuildings. It would be nice to pour a little blessed water and into the well.

There is another pretty interesting tradition. On the eve of Epiphany, especially believers buy a couple of doves somewhere. Having returned from service, they release the birds to freedom. This rite is performed in honor of the descent of the Holy Spirit on Christ during his Baptism in the Jordan. If you have the heart to carry out such a ceremony, it will certainly also be an excellent answer to the question of what needs to be done at the Epiphany of the Lord.

It is traditionally believed that the water in the ice hole, near which the religious procession was held, remains consecrated for another week after the holiday. If desired, you can plunge into it during this time to relieve illnesses and failures.

How not to behave

So, we found out what needs to be done at Epiphany and after it. A believer should fast on May 18 and go to church by 12 o'clock. Now let's see what you absolutely cannot do on this holiday. Let's start with the fact that on Epiphany you should not draw too much water from the ice hole. A can or a couple of plastic bottles will be enough. You should also not quarrel or swear during a service, religious procession or prayer service. The collected water should be brought home and used only for treatment and removal of negativity. It must not be diluted with any other liquids. Including ordinary water. This counts bad omen. It is also worth knowing that, due to very ungodly thoughts, Epiphany water brought from the ice hole may, after some time, lose all its healing properties.

Sacrament of Baptism

You now know what to do on Epiphany. Next, we will consider what rules exist for conducting the ceremony of accepting children into Christianity. Baptism, as already mentioned, dates back to ancient times. Everyone who wants to become a Christian must undergo this ritual. Young children are baptized very often these days. Therefore, below we will give some advice to parents on how to properly prepare for this sacrament, how to behave during it and how after it.

Preparation

Some time before the appointed day of the sacrament, godparents should be chosen for the baby. These can be absolutely any people, at the parents' choice, except:

about to get married;
young children;
Gentiles;
complete strangers;
women who are about to enter their period at the time of the ceremony.

Before the sacrament, the chosen godparents must undergo a three-day fast. They also need to confess and receive communion. Godmother traditionally buys a new shirt or vest for the baby, and Godfather- cross. Parents will need to purchase a rizqa. This is the name given to the baptismal wrap with lace in which the child is received after he is immersed in the vat. The rozqa is not washed after the ceremony. It is folded and put in the closet. Traditionally, it should accompany a Christian throughout his life.

Among other things, parents and godparents must learn the “Creed” prayer. In some churches, after baptism, priests give it to read from a piece of paper, but not in all. You can also make a “cheat sheet” yourself in advance.

Carrying out the ceremony

Now let's see what needs to be done when this sacrament takes place in the following order:

The priest asks questions to the child, for whom the godparents must be responsible.
Next, he anoints the baby with oil.
The ritual itself is carried out, the godfather must bring the boy to the font, and the boy must be brought to the font by the godmother.
The second godfather takes the child from the hands of the priest after immersion and dresses him in the purchased shirt.
The priest performs the anointing with Chrism.
A lock of hair is cut from the baby's head. She is subsequently left in the church.
At the final stage of the ritual, the prayer “Creed” is said.

This is how a child is baptized. “What should be done?”, as you can see, the question is not too difficult. Parents just need to choose godparents and tell them what actions will be their responsibilities during the ceremony.

What to do after baptism

After the child officially becomes Orthodox Christian, he will need to receive communion regularly in church. Until the age of seven, this ritual is performed without confession. The sacrament itself, of course, must end with a solemn feast at home.

This holiday is actually very important for all Christians without exception - Epiphany on January 19th. You now know what to do on this day according to church tradition. We hope that our article will also help to properly prepare for the Baptism of a child. In any case, on such important sacred days, you need to try to throw away all negative thoughts and tune in only to the good.

An ancient holiday, respected by all Orthodox Christians, which is celebrated on January 19, is called the Epiphany of the Lord. Popularly it is also called Epiphany. Despite the fact that the world has now become more modern, people continue to believe in miracles that happen on this holy day and adhere to the strict canons of Baptism.

The holy holiday has strong energy, which is why it is so important to follow strict rules and not break them.

Important! On January 18 after sunset, Christmas Eve begins in the evening. This means that you can not only start fortune-telling, but also not forget about observing all Epiphany canons.

What to do on the feast of Epiphany

When you wake up in the morning, without getting out of bed, be sure to read a prayer. In it, ask the Lord for health for yourself and your loved ones, so that illnesses are avoided, and peace, trust and mutual understanding always reign in the family circle.

Advice! Remember the dreams that were instilled on the night of the holiday. They are usually considered prophetic.

At Epiphany, you can get married, have a wedding ceremony, and also baptize babies. This promises a strong marriage and symbolizes happiness.

On this day it is also necessary to:

· Good deeds. Good deeds done by a person will definitely return to him.

· Observe a strict fast on Christmas Eve.

· Set the festive table. Traditionally, dishes are placed on the table.

1. Kutya. It is traditionally prepared from millet, but it can also be made from rice. It is customary to add honey and raisins to the porridge. Dried apricots and prunes are also added to kutya.

2. Compote, also called uzvar.

3. Treats made from fish.

4. Dumplings.

5. Tasty and aromatic baked goods. It can be decorated with poppy seeds or cinnamon.

Advice! According to tradition, you can only sit down to eat or break your fast in the evening. Or rather, when the first star shines in the sky.

Holy water, which was collected on the holiday, should be kept in the house all year. It is sprinkled on a room or drunk on an empty stomach in case of illness, before an important event or test.

The clergy advise collecting water in small bottles so that it is convenient to drink and distribute to people.

On Epiphany it is customary to swim in an ice hole. It is believed that a person will wash away all illnesses and will be healthy throughout the year. But there are small subtleties that are worth considering before diving into the ice hole:

1. People who suffer from heart disease, as well as diseases of the nervous system and blood vessels, should not swim in ice water. Pregnant women and children should also avoid diving into the ice hole.

2. Do not swim while intoxicated.

3. Eat a filling meal, but you don’t need to overeat either.

4. After dipping into the ice hole, taste hot tea.

If you follow all the rules, then swimming at Epiphany will have a beneficial effect on your health. A person will become stronger not only physically, but also spiritually.

What not to do

On holiday it is prohibited:

· Do chores around the house. No need to wash, iron, clean the apartment, sew up or knit. It is forbidden to work, you just need to rest.

· Guessing. You can tell fortunes for the future only on the eve of Epiphany, that is, on Christmas Eve on January 18. Failure to comply with traditions can negatively affect fate, so you should listen to beliefs and advice.

· Constantly complaining about someone.

· Gossip, envy and slander, even against the most unpleasant people, enemies.

· Quarreling, leaving home in anger, holding grudges against loved ones.

There is one more belief. Any scandal that occurs in the house defiles the holy water. Conduct your Baptism in a friendly home environment, not forgetting to pray.

There is no need to shed tears at Epiphany, otherwise you will have to cry until the next Baptism. Drive away bad thoughts, and if they visit, drink holy water, it will help clear your mind and fill you spiritually. Water also has healing properties that are beneficial to the body.

Celebrate Baptism with your loved ones, treat them to delicious dishes and pray for their well-being.