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Almost 2000 years ago in the waters of the holy Jordan River John the Baptist was baptized Savior Jesus Christ. Holiday Epiphany considered one of the main church holidays and has its own celebration traditions. On this day in Orthodox churches is happening Great Blessing of Water. Believers take consecrated water and swim in the ice holes. Like any shrine - Epiphany water , it is also called Great Agiasma (“agiasma” in Greek means “shrine”), requires special treatment. We will tell you how to use it correctly in this article.

history of the holiday

Holiday Baptism Believers began to celebrate since the time of the apostles. First reports of the celebration Epiphanies go back to 2nd century and are mentioned by the saint Clement of Alexandria.

True, in those days this holiday was combined with the holidays Nativity of Christ And Adoration of the Magi and it was called "Theophany" what does it mean in Greek "Epiphany". From about the second half 4th century The feast of Epiphany became a separate church holiday.

During Epiphany Jesus Christ a miracle happened: a man came down on Him Holy Spirit in the form of a dove, “And there was a voice from heaven, saying: Thou art my beloved Son; I am well pleased with You!”(Luke 3:21-22). That is why the holiday has retained its name to this day. "Epiphany". The Lord appeared to all present in three forms: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. All the people on the banks of the Jordan were shown a testimony from God the Father that Jesus was not only the Son of Man, but also the Son of God and the Holy Spirit upon Him.

The town of Bethavara near the Jordan River is considered the site of the Baptism of the Savior

Tradition of Epiphany bathing

In memory of the Baptism of the Lord, our country has a tradition of Epiphany bathing. Today, on the feast of Epiphany, we see how places for immersion in water are set up everywhere; people, in any weather, plunge into the consecrated waters, making the sign of the cross three times. The natural body of water in which people bathe on Epiphany Day is called Jordan(in memory of the baptism of Christ in the Jordan).

Some people believe that if you plunge into baptismal water, an unbaptized person automatically becomes baptized - this is, of course, false. The priests remind us that swimming in an ice hole after the water has been blessed in it is not a church sacrament or ritual, it’s just folk tradition. After all, it is impossible to cleanse yourself of sins by simply bathing in consecrated water - you must repent of your sins in confession.

The swimming hole in the shape of a cross is called Jordan in honor of the sacred river where the Lord was baptized

Epiphany water and its properties

Great Epiphany Blessing of Water performed twice: on the eve of the holiday in Epiphany Christmas Eve(after Vespers) and then on the holiday itself after the Liturgy. Water is consecrated not only in the temple in a special font, but also in open reservoirs, if they are nearby. IN Epiphany night the entire water element on Earth becomes sanctified. “Today the waters sanctify nature”, - the Church sings at the Great Blessing of Water.

Epiphany water, which we collected in the temple, does not lose its wonderful properties: it does not deteriorate, does not become cloudy. All believers can come to the temple and stock up on water until the next holiday. By the way, it is not at all necessary to bring huge bottles with you and collect, as they say, for future use. It is believed that even a drop Epiphany water, added to simple water, sanctifies it; even one drop of agiasma contains all the grace of the appeared Lord. That's why Epiphany water You can dilute the usual one that you are used to using.

They do this reverently: over a container with plain water read a prayer to the Lord. After this, pour in a little baptismal water in a cross shape, with the prayer: “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

How to use Epiphany water correctly

You need to drink holy water on an empty stomach, with faith and prayer, then it will benefit your soul and body. Of course, if a person has already eaten, and for some reason, for example, during an illness, it is necessary to drink holy water, then this can be safely done, without forgetting to read the prayer:

“Lord my God, may Your holy gift and Your holy water be for the remission of my sins, for the enlightenment of my mind, for the strengthening of my mental and physical strength, for the health of my soul and body, for the subjugation of my passions and infirmities, according to Your infinite mercy through Your prayers Your Most Pure Mother and all Your saints. Amen".

Or briefly: “Lord, may this holy prosphora and this holy prosphora be for me for the healing of soul and body. Amen"

Holy water can be consumed together with prosphora

Agiasma, according to ancient statutes, should also be a consolation for those who, for some reason, cannot receive communion.

You can also sprinkle your apartment and personal belongings with Epiphany water while reading prayers ( “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”, “May God rise again...” or Prayer for the sanctification of every thing). But it is worth remembering that these actions do not replace the rite of consecrating a home performed by a priest.

Agiasma should be stored carefully. It is good if holy water is stored in a separate bottle on a shelf with icons or other shrines.

One should not treat Epiphany water without reverence. If the water does bloom or is otherwise spoiled, it should be poured into an untrodden place.

Do not pour it into the sink or unclean place. It's better to water it houseplants, a tree in the forest or pour water into a running pond.

As for the use of Epiphany water, St. Luka Voino-Yasenetsky said: "Drink holy water as often as possible".

You can also wash your face or lubricate a sore spot with Epiphany water. Reverend Seraphim Vyritsky recommended that some patients treat ailments by taking a spoonful of Epiphany water once an hour.

We must remember that consecrated water will help if the shrine is treated as a gift, with reverence, faith and a desire to cleanse one’s soul.

Hello, dear readers! The holiday of Epiphany is approaching, people will go to bathe in the font and collect holy water. But before using this blessed gift of Heaven, it would be interesting to know about the healing properties of Epiphany water.

Special properties of water

Water collected on Holy Epiphany has special properties. When to dial? The priests believe that it is necessary to dial on the night of January 18-19 from 0 hours 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. It is during this period that it is considered Epiphany, truly miraculous, since at this time “the sky opens” and the prayer better reaches the Almighty.

You can dial from 18.00 on January 18 on Christmas Eve, after its first consecration. During this period, the water is already considered blessed, and continues to remain so until the evening of January 19. In the morning, on January 19, the second rite of consecration is carried out. You can collect from a well, spring, or from a tap.

Holy water can retain its structure for several years, so it almost never deteriorates.

Great power Epiphany water helps treat illnesses, rid people of the evil eye, and homes from evil spirits.

To collect sacred water, you need to prepare:

• Do not eat until the first star, drink only water;
• Do not conflict, do not get angry, have only bright thoughts in your head;
• Clean the house;
• Sterilize jars with lids or bottles well;
• When the time comes to fill them with water from a well, spring or tap, it does not matter whether you close the lid;
• Before drawing water from the tap, you must read a prayer;
• Place in a cool, dark place.

Many believers still have liquid poured last year. Many people ask: what to do with last year’s Epiphany water? You can water the plants, but you should take into account that after watering some plants begin to grow wildly, while others, on the contrary, begin to wither. You can go outside and pour it under a tree.

What can’t be done with Epiphany water? Do not pour into the toilet or sink. Many housewives add it when washing, especially children's clothes, because it is not a simple liquid, but a sacred one that brings health.

Using a Sacred Gift

How to use holy water? Women can wash their face to enhance their beauty. On the night from 18 to 19, you can take a bath at home if you cannot plunge into the ice hole.

• Fill the bath, cross yourself three times, say a prayer, hit yourself 3 times chest fist right hand. This way you will tune your body to the vibration of the water.
• Calmly dive in, plunge headlong 3 times, each time hitting your chest with your fist. If bubbles appear during the process, then the cleansing is in full swing.
• Go out calmly without drying yourself, throw on a warm robe, drink tea on the grass.
• Tap yourself with your fingers from head to toe.
• Thank the Almighty for the Grace of ablution.
• If you can’t go through the ablutions, just wash your face, drink, and say the following words: “Water takes away all sorrows and sorrows, my heart and soul are pure.” Treat the gift of Heaven as a shrine.

Even scientists claim that you should definitely drink Epiphany water, as it acquires healing properties. How to drink? Take a sip in the morning on an empty stomach to boost immunity, get rid of irritability and anxious thoughts. Has a beneficial effect on the brain.

Before drinking the medicine, take 2-3 small sips and then drink the medicine.
If you give your baby water, he will get sick less colds, will become much calmer, will be less capricious.

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Healing properties of holy water

How to use Epiphany water:

1. Apply a cross-shaped motion to the sore area, rinse your face and chest while reciting prayers. The main thing is to come into contact with a healing source.
2. After this, do not wipe yourself, let natural drying occur.
3. Sprinkle food for a sick person.
4. If a child or you yourself are sick, sprinkle yourself and your baby with water while reciting the Jesus Prayer.
5. Add 1 tsp to your drink. or into the bath, then all the liquid will acquire miraculous properties.
6. It is good to sprinkle the whole body, wash the eyes, rinse the mouth.

Sprinkling the home

How to consecrate an apartment? Walk through the house on the day of the holiday, sprinkling every corner, every wall. Start on the east side, go to the west, then to the north, ending with the south. Then pour a little into a separate vessel, leave it open, let it stand, clearing the room of everything negative. It would be good to confess yourself and go through the rite of communion.

People have always been worried about the question: why doesn’t Epiphany water spoil? Scientists became interested in this phenomenon and began to conduct research. It turned out that at Epiphany the energy of water increases sharply, it becomes soft, with increased level pH by one and a half points. No one can yet explain why this happens. And a real miracle happens!

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Washing children from the evil eye

Young children are often exposed negative impact strangers. When a child starts crying and cannot be calmed down, it means he has been jinxed, voluntarily or involuntarily. You can believe it or not, but just in case, you need to know how to wash a child with holy water.

Do the following:

• Visit the Temple;
• Submit a note about the child's health;
• With great zeal, be baptized at the icon of the Lord, Holy Mother of God and Mother Matrona;
• Before the image, say an appeal to the saint: “Blessed Elder, heal my child from the evil eye and damage sent during the day or dark night. Amen."
• Cross yourself three times;
• Buy 3 candles, collect blessed water;
• Returning home, light the candles, place a decanter of blessed water between them;
• After crossing yourself three times, read a prayer to the Lord, drink 2-3 sips;
• Introducing your baby, repent of your sins.

After this, read the prayer:

“Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. I may torment my soul in doubt, but I save a child from the evil eye. Forgive me my sins and confusion, bring zeal towards Orthodoxy. You always help with illnesses, you heal us in desperate pain. Help me to heal now, just as I can drink water from oil. Let the evil eye evaporate from the child, and let grace settle in the soul. Thy will be done. Amen".

After crossing yourself, drink some water and put out the candles. After this, drink and wash your baby with holy water for 3 days.

If the baby is very ill, then cross yourself, sprinkle some water on him, say: “Lord, save and preserve my child (name). Amen". And then carry out the ritual described above.

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Ritual with matches

• Take 1 glass of holy water and a new box of matches, leave only 9 matches in it;
• When it gets dark, sit opposite your baby;
• Light the first match, say the prayer described above, looking at the child;
• When the fire begins to burn your fingers, throw the match into the glass;
• So burn all 9 matches with prayer.

Based on the state of the matches, draw conclusions:

• If the cinders did not drown, then there was no evil eye;
• If several cinders sank to the bottom, then there was a slight evil eye, but you got rid of it. To be sure, perform the ritual the next day;
• If all the matches were at the bottom, then the evil eye was not weak.
• Perform the ritual 3 to 5 times.

Answer to a burning question

Why doesn't holy water spoil? Water is the strongest conductor of energy, the molecules of which absorb and store information. An experiment was carried out with several vessels. Each one had inscriptions: God, Love, Mother Teresa, Hitler, chaos...

When they began to examine water under a microscope, the liquid positive inscriptions had crystals of regular shape in the form of snowflakes, and with negative inscriptions - pictures without any form.

What does Epiphany water do? It carries information of harmony and life. Scientists have proven that a few drops of water can spread positive information to 60 liters of liquid. Epiphany water contains information about its holiness, healing properties, durability, so it is fresh for a long time and is endowed with enormous healing powers.

It is believed that water becomes holy at Epiphany. Every year, on the feast of the Epiphany from January 18 to 19, thousands of people go to churches to draw holy water, because, according to the Orthodox Church, on these days it acquires healing properties.

Around phenomenon of Epiphany water There is still a lot of controversy going on. Some claim that such water acquires healing properties only after lighting in the church, others say that on the day of Epiphany, any water, even tap water, becomes healing. Does Epiphany water really become miraculous, and is it possible to get it from a tap?

Properties of Epiphany water. Truth or Myth

According to the Gospel, on the night of January 18 to 19 (according to the old style - from January 5 to 6), Jesus Christ entered the Jordan River, thereby sanctifying the waters with his entry. According to the ministers Orthodox Church, Epiphany water really has healing properties. It can be applied to sore spots, drunk, dried and washed. Epiphany water has no shelf life - it can be stored forever.

The clergy deny the fact that at Epiphany all water becomes healing. Only water that has been consecrated in church acquires miraculous properties. On Epiphany, water is distributed completely free of charge, especially since, according to the church, it is enough to take one small bottle home and then dilute it with plain water - this will not lose its properties.

Science has confirmed the healing properties of Epiphany water

Holy Epiphany water has long been the object of study by many scientists. Experts from the Research Institute of Ecology and Hygiene environment They came to the conclusion that at Epiphany water really becomes healing, and not only in church.

According to scientific research, on the feast of the Epiphany, water throughout the planet changes its properties. This is due to the position of the Earth. Our planet at this time finds itself at the point of strong influence of external flow particles. Water reacts to them and changes. Speaking in simple language, at Epiphany the water becomes softer, and any- from a source, from a tap, in reservoirs. Scientists even determined the approximate time of change in the structure of water: from 6 pm on January 18 to lunch on January 19.

Despite the scientific explanation of the phenomenon of Epiphany water, scientists do not deny the impact of church consecration rites on water. Water reacts to prayers and immersion of a silver cross. It has long been proven that water capable of changing its structure under the influence of human speech, thoughts and energy. So water, “charged” with faith, kindness and love, really becomes healing.

How to use Epiphany water

• It is recommended to drink Epiphany water on an empty stomach, preferably every day. According to scientists, this will significantly increase immunity and make a person resistant to any kind of infectious diseases.
• Epiphany water is also used for calming. It is considered an excellent psychotherapeutic remedy for relieving anxiety, irritability, nervous tension. One glass of holy water can bring your state of mind into balance.
• Water collected at Epiphany is also used to heal wounds, burns, and to relieve pain. It is sprinkled on houses to attract prosperity and protection from disasters.

And if you swim in Epiphany water, you can recharge yourself with the energy of health and positivity for the whole year. We wish you good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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Many people remember from childhood how their grandmothers used to say that there is such a special water called Epiphany. It has long been proven (scientifically proven!) that on the night of January nineteenth the crystalline structure of water changes, acquiring properties that are truly unique - the water becomes healing!

You can get Epiphany water on the night of January eighteenth to nineteenth even from the tap, which is located in the kitchen of your own apartment. Dial this water It is possible in a river, a lake and a spring. True, many people prefer to go to church to get Epiphany water. Here, as they say, whoever wants it. Servants of the religious cult claim that Epiphany water can only be collected in the temple of God and nowhere else. Well, let's figure it out.

When is the best time to collect Epiphany water?

It has long been known that water collected on the night of Epiphany has the ability to help everyone. And it doesn’t matter at all whether a person believes in Jesus or not. After all, Water is one of the Elements. And the most important thing here is respect for the water itself.

If you decide to collect water in the temple, then you need to know the following essential points: from the evening of the eighteenth to the morning of the nineteenth of January, two liturgies are held in churches. One is evening, the other is morning. It is believed that it is best to collect water in the interval between them, although you can also collect it on the nineteenth day.

Properties of Epiphany water

Regardless of faith and its strength, people traditionally wait every year for the onset of Epiphany to stock up on water. After all, it has long been noted that this water is alive, that it is truly healing. Epiphany water not only has a beneficial effect on the human body, restoring the nervous, immune, endocrine and other systems, but is also used for cleaning premises, to remove all kinds of negativity (damage, the evil eye, fears, etc.).

Nowadays, there are many legends about how, with the help of Epiphany water, in the literal sense of the word, people were pulled out from the other world. You can believe in it or not, but one thing is obvious: they wouldn’t talk about it in a vacuum. And there are a lot of such stories. One is more convincing than the other.

Epiphany water can be consumed every morning on an empty stomach. It is worth knowing that Epiphany water, in a sense, resembles an elixir of health, which should not be drunk in liters, like any elixir. A couple of sips will be enough to heal the body. You can wash your face with Epiphany water, because it has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. This water can also be added to tea or coffee; some people sprinkle it on food, which is also not prohibited. Based on this water, aqueous emulsions and other medicinal compositions can be made. You will get nothing but benefit.

Epiphany water can be stored for more than one month and even more than one year. It does not deteriorate, does not weather (its taste and color, as well as its smell, remain the same).

Why does Epiphany water have healing properties?

It is worth saying that for a long time there was no more or less sensible scientific answer to the question: why is Epiphany water so useful? Today, scientists have found an explanation that seems to suit the majority of those living on the planet. The fact is that every year on the nineteenth of January an avalanche of particles that have no charge falls on the Earth. The exposure to neutron radiation is incredibly high, with the Dead Sea area receiving the maximum radiation. Neutron exposure has a pronounced sterilizing effect. Pathogenic flora in the water is instantly destroyed. So it's pretty simple. The only thing that is surprising is how our ancestors, without special equipment, were able to find out that the “attack” of neutrons occurs precisely on a certain day of the year.

History of Epiphany water

The first version is Christian. Epiphany water becomes so useful and healing due to the fact that the God-Man came into contact with it. Jesus Christ, as you know, was baptized not just anywhere, but in mountain river, which is called Jordan. (This river still exists today.) Jordan flows into salt Lake Kinneret (which once upon a time was called the Sea of ​​Gennesaret). Oddly enough, but the fresh water of the Jordan salty waters The Kinneret does not mix for three hundred meters, continuing its rapid path until the mega-salty Dead Sea flows into it.

There is evidence from which it is known that at the moment of Christ’s baptism, fresh waters The Jordan suddenly turned around its usual course and flowed backwards, and at the same moment the Holy Spirit descended on the God-Man. This sign has been repeated every year for many centuries. Nowadays, it is customary to float wooden crosses along the Jordan River. These same crosses, after some time, end up in the Dead Sea, but after just one day, the crosses come back. But this is not even surprising, but the fact that the water in the fresh Jordan on the day of the return of the crosses becomes salty.

The government of Jordan (the very place where the God-Man was baptized is now located on the territory of this country) allows a religious service to be held once a year, on the banks of the above-mentioned river. Many tourists have the opportunity to see a true miracle, which looks like this: the stormy waters of the Jordan begin to flow backwards. The branches of trees growing along the river, every time it begins its run, begin to reach for the water.

Every year on the nineteenth of January, it is important for true Christians to plunge headlong into the ice hole called Jordan in order to cleanse themselves of all the sins that they have acquired over the course of the year.

The second version is pagan. It is known for certain that our Slavic ancestors had a cult of the Primary Elements: Fire, Wind, Earth and, of course, Water. Alas, these days, people, cut off from their roots, have completely forgotten that they are entirely dependent on the forces of nature. As long as Mother Nature is not indignant, people live in relaxation, but as soon as something out of the ordinary happens, everyone suddenly begins to understand that something is going wrong. Nature, literally raped by man, groans and begs for mercy, but we do not want to hear it. The openly consumerist and boorish attitude cannot continue indefinitely. Sooner or later, the freebie will end, Nature will rebel and shake off from the body of the Earth its unreasonable children, who have turned into stupid consumers of dubious goods.

Our Ancestors had a different attitude towards nature. They valued it and preserved it. Water, like other Primary Sources, was attributed with cleansing, protecting and other beneficial properties. The Slavs lived in harmony with nature and knew everything about healing properties Elemental. After Rus', through fire and sword, adopted Christianity, a huge number of springs, wells and other sources with life-giving water, under the jurisdiction of Mokosh, “passed under the jurisdiction” of Paraskeva Pyatnitsa, and a little later under the “administration” of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Our ancestors knew how to make rain, and the Magi, who knew how to interact with the element of Water, could control it. Residents of the Mediterranean still celebrate a pagan holiday every May called Kataklysmos. On this day, or rather night, ritual bathing takes place. A huge number of people plunge headlong into water, because on the night of the Cataclysm, water acquires truly magical properties.

According to one of the versions, which I can’t even call it a poorly thought-out horror story, on the nineteenth of January, the pagans drowned their weak relatives in the rivers, whom they no longer wanted to feed. This day (we repeat) - the nineteenth of January, is called by “experts” from history the day of Veles, “a terrible god (whose name comes from the Indian word “vel”, which means to die) who demanded worship and bloody sacrifices.” If you are a person truly interested in the history and culture of your native people, then you probably know that the day of the god Veles falls on February 11 (or 28 according to the old style). Moreover, you probably know that our ancestors had a cult of the god Rod and their own kind. People honored and revered their ancestors, they knew what clan-tribe they were and who was in what generation, what they did in their family. The cult of ancestors and the drowning of frail old people somehow do not fit in a healthy head. However, now we are talking not so much about this, but about the fact that Water is omnipotent, benevolent and helpful at all times, was, is and will be, regardless of religion, regardless of other conventions.

Popular beliefs associated with January 19

Today, few people believe, much less know, the beliefs that guided our ancestors. We live a completely different, “plastic” life, which is alien to our body and our consciousness, and it is alien to our Soul. However, each of us has our own circumstances and our own reasons for what is happening. And yet, in spite of everything, you need to know the traditions of your ancestors, at least from the point of view of expanding your own horizons.

So, on the nineteenth of January, the girls collected snow in the fields. It was believed that this melted snow had a very good effect on the skin. They could cure some ailments associated with the skin. If you wash your face with this melt water on January 19th, you can become more attractive in the eyes of the opposite sex.

On this day, adult women also went to the field to get snow, because only with such snow could the canvases be bleached.

Villagers believed that evening snow (on the eve of Epiphany) had miraculous properties. It was collected, heated, and then used for various purposes.

The difference between Holy water and Epiphany water

To tell the truth, you can put an equal sign between the first and second water. Both waters are considered healing and, of course, alive. In some sources Epiphany water is also called Agiasma. Another question is that Epiphany water can only be on the nineteenth of January, but Holy water can be available on any day. You can get it as follows: natural source, and in the church. Or you can create it yourself.