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 clean. 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. The 11 holiday days of Christmas Eve preceding Epiphany are considered modest according to church tradition. 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 consecrating 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 one closest to the church or locality body of water 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 a very good idea to pour some blessed water into the well.

There is another rather 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 is considered a 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, next 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:

• planning 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. The godmother traditionally buys a new shirt or undershirt for the baby, and Godfather- cross. Parents will need to purchase a rizqa. This is the name given to the baptismal swaddling cloth 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 the 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.
• On final stage During the ritual, the prayer “Creed” is recited.

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 a child officially becomes an 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.

Today is January 18th - Epiphany Eve, and tomorrow all Orthodox believers celebrate one of the main and most ancient Christian holidays - Epiphany. It is also called the Epiphany - in memory of the fact that it was during the baptism of Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River, which was performed by John the Baptist, that the divine essence of the Savior was revealed.

This day is best known among the people for the great blessing of water. However, today, on Epiphany Christmas Eve, the same thing happens. Water is blessed in the same manner today and tomorrow, but few people know about it. Meanwhile, “today’s” holy water is no different from “tomorrow’s”, for which huge queues line up at all churches, clanking with many bottles and canisters. Orthodox citizens in such queues usually actively work with their elbows to take home more Epiphany water.

Such popularity of Epiphany water among people who associate themselves with Orthodoxy only at the level of “folk tradition” causes serious concern for many priests. They are especially concerned about the popularly beloved tradition of plunging into an ice hole.

Why is it customary to plunge into an ice hole at Epiphany?

Who doesn’t dive into the ice hole on this day! And serious politicians, and popular artists, and just thrill-seekers. Here there is a place for the legendary Russian daring and daring to unfold, to demonstrate to the whole world that “we, Russians, don’t care about anything,” to show national determination and recklessness. But it’s not clear what this has to do with the Baptism of Jesus Christ and Orthodoxy in general?

“Bathing is a Russian folk tradition, not a church tradition, but one that has already been fully developed over many years,” says Alexander Kopirovsky, a professor at the St. Philaret Orthodox Institute (SFI), a specialist in church archeology, and a member of the Association of Art Critics. -Where did she come from? It replaced the ancient church tradition, when on the day of Epiphany, or Epiphany, people were baptized (in fact, water on this day was consecrated for baptism). This was the case even before the baptism of Rus' in Syria and other Christian countries. They baptized only on very major holidays - for example, Easter, Trinity (the day of the Descent of the Holy Spirit) and especially on Epiphany, because on this day Christ was baptized.

This holiday reminds us how He once came along with all the people to the banks of the Jordan River and entered the water with them. (Of course, the Jordan is not a cold river, but we celebrate Epiphany in winter, and therefore in Rus' it was customary to baptize in a very cold water; The Old Believers still have this tradition). And baptism - that is, immersion in water in order not only to cleanse oneself, but to part with the old life, as if to be born again, which is possible only once in a life - was performed on Epiphany.

And then, unfortunately, it turned into such a “national sport”, a folk custom that has nothing to do with the church. On Epiphany, they began to make ice holes “yardani” (this is a distortion of the word “Jordan”), that is, every Russian river at that moment became “Jordan”. And everyone who was not too lazy jumped into this hole. Even in the royal Winter Palace (in the present Hermitage) there is a grand staircase called the Jordan staircase. Why? Because on the day of Epiphany there was a procession of the cross to the Neva, there they made this ice-hole-yardan and immersed themselves in it - and simple people, and aristocrats."

If you really want...

If you want to join this folk tradition, do you need to somehow prepare for the immersion? And how to plunge into an ice hole in full accordance with the rules?

“There are no special rules for swimming,” says SFI professor Kopirovsky. If someone really wants to plunge into an ice hole - for good measure, let him do it as he wants and as much as he wants. But this is by no means an obligation, this is by no means a church tradition. And although sometimes even priests bless this water, now this custom is slowly beginning to disappear, because people who seriously seek God pay more attention to the true meaning of the event of Epiphany.”

But doctors recommend carefully weighing the risks before deciding to swim in an ice bath. This is what he told the MIR 24 correspondent doctor, cardiac resuscitator Oleg Gorodetsky: “For an absolutely healthy body, such a shake-up is generally harmless. But where will you get absolutely healthy body, and does this organism know everything about its diseases? Meanwhile, contraindications for ice-hole diving are almost all chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, obstructive pulmonary disease, cold bronchial asthma, even minimal renal failure, diabetes, as well as a tendency to violate heart rate. In addition, the danger may be fraught with background electrolyte imbalances, which arise due to anything: alcohol taken the day before, poor diet, heavy physical activity, large quantity liquids drunk several hours before diving."

...Against the background of an electrolyte imbalance, a heart rhythm disturbance may occur, and then anything, even stopping it,” says Gorodetsky. “Nevertheless, there are many who are not completely healthy, but very active people who dive into the ice hole, no matter what. That’s why emergency doctors really don’t like to be on duty at Epiphany.”

According to international class lifeguard Dmitry Korinny, despite the rather high risks, there are almost no emergency situations at the ice hole. Dmitry combines work at the Ministry of Emergency Situations with teaching the Life Safety course at Moscow State University and RANEPA, and annually takes part in Epiphany bathing. “In places where there are really mass bathing events, divers are on duty, or at least patrols from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, plus doctors,” he told a MIR 24 correspondent. - Also, there are always enough people around the ice hole who are ready to dive, who do this regularly and skillfully come to the rescue. The risk is high only if the person is not sober, but they try not to let such people into the hole. Another danger is diving and ending up under the ice. But in places of mass Epiphany bathing, a chain-link mesh is frozen in ice in advance to the very bottom to avoid such situations. Of course, you need to follow safety rules: you cannot swim in unequipped places and alone. After swimming, you immediately need to dry yourself and warm up, but not with alcohol.”

Living water from a fairy tale?

Sociologists have found that in modern society there is a widespread point of view that Epiphany water is needed for health, as a means of getting rid of sins, as well as “from the evil eye.” This purely pagan interpretation is adhered to not only by people who have little knowledge of Orthodoxy, but also by almost half of the parishioners of churches. This is what senior lecturer at SFI, employee of the Scientific and Methodological Center for Mission and Catechesis at SFI, Vladimir Yakuntsev, told a MIR 24 correspondent: “Yes, this is really so. This problem is associated with a lack of education, both in secular society and in religious circles. That is why superstitions flourish in people's minds. One of these superstitions is that Epiphany water is “ living water“As if from a fairy tale, which acts on its own, magically: it drives out the evil eye, drives out damage, and cleanses sins.”

According to Vladimir Yakuntsev, the prayer for the blessing of water actually says: what the Lord did for our salvation has a certain cosmic scale, that it radically changed our entire world. And those opportunities that appeared to all people after the coming of Christ, for people Old Testament were closed. “But this does not mean at all that there are church grounds for believing in some kind of magic,” says the scientist. – Because all God’s gifts can be accepted only through heartfelt effort, through a change in life. Then we can assimilate the gift of forgiveness of sins, which was given to us from the Lord - and only in that case does baptismal water come into use for future use. If there is no repentance, change of heart, change in life path, renunciation of sinful actions, baptismal water will have no effect.”

“Of course, we must fight this pagan interpretation,” says Vladimir Yakuntsev. - Paganism contains false hopes, leading to false expectations and disappointments, to loss of time and energy, to great heartache and to the fact that a person’s perception of true hope for forgiveness, which is given to us only in Christ, is reduced. Therefore, superstitions are not something that can be looked at with indifference, but something that must be fought, first of all, by educating the people.”

Why is Epiphany water needed?

He talks about the true meaning of the blessing of water. SFI professor Alexander Kopirovsky: “In order to answer this question, you need to understand what water is and what sanctification is. Water in Christianity is a symbol of life and a symbol of purification, not so much external as internal. To sanctify does not mean to give water some new qualities, but to separate it from ordinary use for God. "Holy" means "set apart" and not having another chemical composition or some kind of “spiritual” charge that can mechanically cleanse a person. To sanctify means to give to God. Thus, the meaning of the consecration of water is that we call on God to make not this water itself, but thanks to this water, our life clean, new, righteous and in this sense holy. For us, this is a reminder that holiness does not have to be the same as that of the great saints depicted on icons. The life of an ordinary person must also be sanctified, and not simply by the fulfillment of some external rules or rituals, but from the inside, in meaning, to become pure and genuine. And the water we take inside makes it possible to better understand this.”

“We need consecrated water so that we can join in holiness, that is, separation for God, on a bodily level,” says the professor at the St. Philaret Orthodox Institute. - We cannot live by memories, reflections or even prayer alone. We need some kind of material “support”. And water is here to help us, it is a very good symbol, because it is something we cannot live without. Therefore, you can sprinkle it on a person and take it internally. But it is important to remember that this is not a magical rite, but a call to God to cleanse us, and we must help Him in this.”

What you can and should do, and what you should not do on holiday

According to Alexander Kopirovsky, first of all, on this day you can and should celebrate, that is, be idle, free from ordinary, routine affairs and work. It is very desirable not to have anything evil or sinful in your soul, not to do anything that could greatly offend, hurt, or upset someone. On this day there is no need for noisy entertainment or shouting. “When celebrating the day of Epiphany, we must, first of all, remember this event itself - the very baptism of Christ on the Jordan,” says the professor. – His descent into the water is a sign of the complete sharing of fate with a sinful people. After all, Christ himself had no need for cleansing from sin, which symbolized the descent into the water, but did this, as if predicting his own death for the sins of the people, which He took upon himself. And although it was not yet clear then, Christ showed by this event that he was ready to die and would die for the people.

By the way, on the day of Epiphany it is very good to go to the Tretyakov Gallery and look at the famous painting by Alexander Ivanov “The Appearance of Christ to the People.” After all, it depicts the moment when Christ, a day or two after His baptism, comes to the people to begin preaching. Everyone greets Him with surprise, they do not understand who it is, and John the Baptist, who baptized Him, points at Him with his hand and says: “Here is He, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” So this event, of course, requires reflection.

The most important thing on this day is to come to the temple, but not only for holy water (which is actually blessed in our churches almost every day), but simply to pray with everyone and thus take another step towards God and, what is very important , to each other. It is important to remember why Christ came to earth - so that the whole people would change, so that all people would be cleansed and the relationships between them would become new. And therefore, it is best to share this day with those who celebrate it with prayer.

What you definitely shouldn’t do on this day is guess. I am afraid that everyone who is going to tell fortunes on this day will be greatly disappointed; he may hear and see something completely different from what he expects. And according to church teaching, any fortune-telling, and on this day, perhaps especially, is a sin that must be avoided.”

Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
How to swim in an ice hole correctly?
When and how can you collect holy water?
What prayers to read for Epiphany on January 19
Conspiracies for Epiphany January 19
Baptism of a child on Epiphany January 19
Signs and beliefs
What not to do at the Baptism of Christ
How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19
Is it possible to guess on this day?
How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19
Yuletide dreams by day
Pictures and cards with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 19
Poems for Epiphany January 19
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Why is Epiphany on January 19?

At the end of the 4th century, Rome was the first to break the ancient tradition 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 rites and Christian customs were mixed. Therefore, today we observe various traditions, fortune telling with elements of paganism.

Rituals 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. They don’t eat anything all day on Epiphany Eve, 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

King festive table a pig appears, 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.

Used in the morning on an empty stomach Lenten cookies, baked in the shape of a cross 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 honey pancakes or pancakes were served on the table without fail. 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.
• Cannot be consumed alcoholic drinks and smoke.
• You cannot swim on an empty stomach.
• You should not take a dip immediately after eating food.
• You need to take a warm blanket, blanket and clothes for changing with you.

1. You need to reach the last step of the Jordan stairs.
2. Then cross yourself and plunge your head into the hole three times.
3. 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 church rite 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 blessed from January 18 on Epiphany Eve on the eve of Epiphany in the church from 18 o'clock, and on January 19, when living water in open sources is blessed. 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 for 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.

Read conspiracies for Epiphany on January 19 with a pure heart

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: “Cleanse and protect Jordanian water!”

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 that evil spirits hide in the corners. 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,

Became famous for 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: “The evil spirit is underground, and the good spirit is on 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 will melt pure snow and turn it into Jordanian 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 devote it to good deeds and 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 home and sing carols, show small theatrical performances and recites rhymes and sings 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 after many years, 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?

1. Ask for forgiveness from those you have ever offended. You can do it mentally.
2. Thank God for supporting your entire life and for all the good things.
3. 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

1. Scatter a handful of any small items and make a wish. Then count their number. An even number means the fulfillment of a wish.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Call your pet and see which paw it crosses the threshold with. If left, then what you want will come true.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.

1. 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.

The last day for Christmas fortune-telling is January 18 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 major church 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.

1. “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.”
2. 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 coming 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 on 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!

Superstitions are something that people have not been able to give up since ancient times. Apparently, we are designed that way, that it is very important and necessary for us to know what awaits us tomorrow, to look into the future, or simply to perform or in no case to perform any actions that could harm this future.

It just so happens that every big person has a solid baggage of signs, superstitions, prohibitions and rules associated with him. All these rules and prohibitions partly come from the Church - after all, on the feasts of God there are indeed activities that are considered sinful on this particular day. The other part - signs, superstitions and some prohibitions have remained since ancient, pagan times, but we follow them to this day.

We decided to devote this article to the site to such an important topic in preparation for the celebration as signs, beliefs, superstitions and prohibitions that apply on the night of January 18-19 and throughout the baptism of the Lord itself.

Signs, superstitions and rituals for Epiphany 2018

• Do not leave your shoes outside the door on Epiphany night, otherwise you will get sick.
• If there are problems in the house, draw water at night and leave it at the doorstep in open form, and in the morning wipe the shoes of each family member with this water. Then pour the water into the latrine with the words: “The evil spirit is underground, the good spirit is on the earth.”
• On the eve of Epiphany, you cannot eat until the blessing of water. On the eve of Epiphany, the housewife should draw crosses over the doors and windows with chalk or pencil to protect her home from Satan.
• Whoever dreams of not aging for a long time should bring a basin of clean snow into the house, melt it, wash with this water with the words: “Water from the sky will fix everything. And (name) will add beauty to my white face. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
• On the eve of Epiphany (January 18), all household members should count money with the words: “The Lord God will appear to the world, And money will appear in my wallet. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen".

Epiphany January 19 - What not to do at Epiphany

• Take a lot of Epiphany water and store it.
• Get involved in Christmas and Epiphany fortune-telling, as they originate from pagan times.
• Diluting holy water will not lead to anything good.
• You cannot swear or think about bad things while collecting Epiphany water - this way the water will lose all its holiness.
• There is no need to wash it on the day of Epiphany, or in the next 2 days.
• Before baptism, you cannot lend money or take anything out of the house, so as not to feel the need for the whole year.
• After the holiday it is absolutely forbidden. The Church generally does not recommend getting too carried away Yuletide fortune-telling- they come from pagan times and Orthodox Christians should consider this a harmful superstition.
• You cannot shed tears on this day, otherwise you will shed them all year long.
• You cannot cut your nails or hair - otherwise you can cut off your fate.

People of faith and atheism respect religious holidays. There are few who try to discredit them; they rather do not notice, since the Lord is not in the soul. More often, people wait for them with the hope of improving their circumstances or getting rid of hardships. With these bright aspirations they celebrate big holidays. Let's take, for example, Baptism. Everyone tries to stock up on water on this day. Do you know how to say the prayer on Epiphany night? What should you do to have the help of Angels with you all year? Let's figure it out.

Let's remember the date and topic

It is clear that prayer on Epiphany night is something special associated with a certain event.

That is, it cannot be read on any day. Therefore, it is necessary to know exactly when Baptism comes, and what it means, it would also not hurt to remember. This is the Great Orthodox holiday. It is celebrated at the same time every year. Namely - from January 18 to 19. Hint: during this period the prayer is read. On Epiphany night church services are held. They are connected with the legend of the Epiphany. Jesus heard the voice of the Lord while he was bathing in the water. The Holy Spirit descended to him in the form of a snow-white dove. Jesus learned that he was the son of God. This is the meaning of the holiday. He's really great! The point is to understand your own purpose. And if you dig deeper, then in the understanding that any earthly inhabitant is able to open his soul and see the Lord in it. So it turns out that prayer on Epiphany night is extraordinary. She is considered very strong. Indeed, this appeal to the Lord contains an understanding of the connection between man and the Creator.

What to ask for?

You know, it’s probably more important to understand exactly how to address the Almighty. The fact is that our education, to put it mildly, is far from ideal. Many people think that prayer for Epiphany (January 19) is almost like a magical conspiracy. And they generally don’t delve into the essence of the holiday and the rituals associated with it. It seems to people: you say a few special words at a certain moment, and life will become like in a fairy tale! But prayer is primarily the work of the soul. Naturally, it needs to be done. And don’t talk about time and a lot of things to do. You can find a couple of minutes in any bustle and read in detail about the source of the holiday, try to feel the state of an ordinary person who understands his Divine origin. This will be the preparation. Then any prayer will help.

For baptism on January 19, in order to answer the question posed, they ask only for good things. That is, it is not recommended to remember plans for revenge or insidious plans. Leave questions of reward and punishment to the Lord. He knows better.

When to pray for Epiphany

The holiday itself lasts the whole day. This confuses some comrades. In fact, it is recommended to pray when the soul is ready for this process. It is useful to go to bed later at night to get water. And they do this just after midnight. There is a legend that is indirectly confirmed by scientists. She talks about the heavens opening at midnight. From there the goodness of the Lord descends to earth. She makes all the waters that are in the open air holy. And science, for those who are interested, confirms this. Water collected on Epiphany night does not spoil. But you and I are wondering what needs to be said when we collect it or plunge into the hole.

Epiphany prayers

It is believed that when bathing you must say “Our Father”. The process is as follows: go into the water, read a prayer, cross yourself and plunge headlong. This should be repeated three times. And if you don’t have enough health, you can douse yourself in the bathroom. But also pray before that. It would also be good to turn to the open skies. Say this: “Lord, my protection and support! Strengthen the faith in my soul, help me pass all the tests and appear before Your Throne at the appointed hour! God! Protect from misfortunes and enemy curses, from illness and unbelief, from the passions of the devil and despondency! Amen!" In addition, ask in your own words for what you want. Just remember to have positive intentions. You should not demand punishment from the Almighty for enemies or envious people. He'll figure it out himself.

Prayer for Epiphany using holy water

This ritual helps to bring prosperity into the home. They spend it with Her, either in a church or in an open body of water. At home, pour the water into a bucket. Attach a cross and three lit candles to it. Read these words: “On Epiphany night I will sanctify the house with holy water, I will let the Angels inside. Let them pray to the Most Holy Theotokos to remain here with her kindness. So that the Lord would not reject me, He gave me His intercession and sanctified my soul with the second baptism. Cleanse me from sin, sanctify me with Your light for centuries! Amen!" So let the water sit all night. And in the morning sprinkle all the rooms with it. Store the rest respectfully and carefully. You can drink or wash your face with it when you feel unwell.

Let's talk about conspiracies

People do not only pray at Epiphany. There are many folk traditions that are based on conspiracies. They came to us from our ancestors. So, it is believed that said on Epiphany night will help to cope with many problems. Try it yourself, not forgetting the holiness of this holiday. After all, a person builds everyday events with his soul. If you get angry, you won’t expect any good, and vice versa. But you are probably more interested in exactly how to perform the rituals and what to say. Let's look at ways to attract money and good luck.

Conspiracy for Epiphany

On Epiphany night a stream of well-being is created for the whole year. Does it like this. After midnight you need to draw water from an open source. If there isn't one nearby, it doesn't matter. Place a bucket of water outside. And when the time comes, take it home. Take some holy water into a glass (many people perform the ritual with church water). Walk around all the rooms with it in your hands clockwise. Dip your fingers into the water and cross all the corners and openings. Spray the walls and floors while pronouncing the words of the spell. They are as follows: “Holy water has entered the house! Joy will not be easy. Prosperity and good luck will be here, no other way! Prosperity will begin to flow, we will no longer know poverty and evil in the house! Amen!” Don't skimp on the water. Let it remain on the floor and walls. Nothing bad will come from her. And in the morning, be sure to wash your face with the water you collected at night and drink. Keep the rest. When you feel that your wealth is leaving you, spray the house again in a cross shape, reading the words of the conspiracy.

To prevent money from being transferred

There is a ritual with coins. They carry it out in different ways. However, in each option there is money conspiracy on Epiphany night. For the whole year, this ritual provides, so to speak, protection of income. For example, if one source dries up, another will appear. Or the one that now exists will become more powerful. Everyone has their own ritual. Practice it yourself and you will see. And you need to collect water from a river or lake immediately after midnight. Bring it home. Throw twelve coins of different denominations into the container. Light the same number of candles, placing them around the container. Say this: “The holiday is great! The moment of the Lord's presence has come! We'll bring holy water to the tower. Along with her, wealth will come to the house. Gold will grow and luck will bloom. I will pray to the Lord and confess my sins. I will invite wealth into the house so that it will remain in it forever! Amen!" Leave the coins in the water until the morning. Then dry and store, do not waste. They will protect you from loss and poverty.