Customs, traditions, signs and fortune telling of the baptism of the Lord. Washing with holy water. Swimming in an ice hole

On the holiday of Epiphany (January 19), holy water is stocked everywhere in Russia. “Upon returning from the blessing of water, each householder with his entire family reverently takes a few sips from the brought vessel, and then takes the sacred willow from behind the icon and sprinkles holy water on the entire house, outbuildings and all property, in full confidence that this protects not only from troubles and misfortunes, but also from the evil eye.

In some provinces, moreover, it is considered a rule to pour holy water into wells so that unclean spirits do not get in there and pollute the water. At the same time, however, it is necessary to strictly observe that no one takes water from the well until the morning of January 6, i.e., before the consecration of the water after mass.

After completing all these rituals, St. water is usually placed with the images, since the peasants not only believe in the healing power of this water, but are also firmly convinced that it cannot spoil, and that if you freeze the Epiphany water in any vessel, then on the ice you will get a clear image of the cross.

About the same sacred meaning attributed by peasants not only to water blessed in the church, but also to simple river water, which receives special power on the eve of Epiphany. According to popular belief, on the night of January 5 to 6 (January 18 to 19 according to the New Style), Jesus Christ himself bathes in the river - that’s why the water “sways” in all rivers and lakes, and to notice this miraculous phenomenon, you just need to come to the river at midnight and wait at the ice hole until the “wave passes” (a sign that Christ has plunged into the water).”

On this day, “it is universally considered a sin to wash clothes before the end of a week from the day of the holiday on the river on which the baptismal blessing of water took place, since this water, according to popular belief, retains its holiness for seven days. Some, in support of this custom, cite the following consideration: it is known, they say that when a cross is immersed in water, then devilry runs away from him. But if they rinse their linen in an ice hole, then the evil spirit will grab the linen and come up, since the linen is not sacred.”

On the eve of the holiday of Epiphany, January 18, the population of Russian villages, up to this day, everywhere “has the custom of placing crosses, with coal or chalk, over doors, windows, stove openings in their houses, in order to protect them from the invasion of evil spirits living in the waters of rivers, lakes, etc. Before the cross is immersed in water, the spirits leave these shelters in horror and especially willingly take refuge in human dwellings. Having fenced his house with images of the cross, the Orthodox commoner considers it protected from demonic invasion...

The customs of putting crosses on the tires of buckets and jugs with water and kvass have the same meaning; cross your mouth when yawning. This prevents the possibility of the penetration of disease spirits through the mouth, which is, apparently, the most convenient way for them to enter the human body» .

“In the villages, on Epiphany, old women collect snow from stacks with full confidence that only snow can whiten any canvas, which the sun and ash cannot do. Snow collected on Epiphany evening, the villagers say, can store water in wells throughout the year. All you have to do is bring snow from the field, put it in the well, and then it will give you spores and help all year long, even if there wasn’t a single drop of rain all summer. With snow collected on Epiphany evening, villagers heal ailments - numbness in the legs, dizziness, cramps...

In the steppe villages of the Tula province, old people notice that if on Epiphany evening the stars sparkle and burn, they predict the fertility of the lambs. Then they say: “Bright stars will give birth to white stars.” Epiphany frosts foreshadow fertility. Old people note that if there is a snowstorm on this day, the same will happen at Shrovetide.”

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 wish prophetic dream from 18 to 19 January
Yuletide dreams by day
Pictures and cards with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 19
Poems for Epiphany January 19
SMS congratulations

Why is Epiphany on January 19?

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

January 19th falls on January 6th 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 a very cold water came from the ancient Scythians. They immersed their children in ice water for the purpose of hardening and this was 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', Saint Paraskeva and Nicholas the Wonderworker became the patrons of the water element.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to swim in an ice hole correctly?

• Swimming is allowed only in an ice hole with a built entrance to the water.
• You can only do it when there is a person nearby who will help you at any time.
• 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 miraculous power, healing and helping all believers. This was believed in ancient times and now everyone more people swim in an ice hole and cross themselves.

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

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

When and how can you collect holy water?

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

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

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

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

What prayers to read for Epiphany on January 19

Troparion, tone 1

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

Kontakion, tone 4

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

Greatness

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

Troparion for the Blessing of Waters, tone 8

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

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

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

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

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, 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 talk baby's lungs 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) good hour, good bye. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."

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

Good luck spell for family

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

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

Ritual and conspiracy for wealth and money

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

“I’m going home with holy water,

And you, money and luck, are behind me.

All the troubles and losses

Go to the other side.

Key, lock, tongue.

Amen. Amen. Amen."

Conspiracy for wealth and financial well-being.

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

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

There will be losses in this house,

there will be abundance coming every day.

Luck will accompany me in everything,

I will never fail in anything, I know.”

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

Conspiracy while the snow melts:

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

Ivan the Baptist will bless the water, by god's grace bless."

Baptism of a child on Epiphany January 19

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

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

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

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

Baptism ends the Yuletide period.

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

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

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

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

Celebration traditions

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

On this last day of celebration, young people go 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 before open air 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 objects 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.

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

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

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

Prophetic dreams are considered true, made from Thursday to Friday and on the eve of 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. are you 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 parts. 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

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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!

On January 19, all Orthodox Christians celebrate one of the biggest holidays - the Epiphany. The holiday of Epiphany has always been considered a particularly important celebration among the people. All Orthodox Christians spent the eve of Epiphany on strict fasting. Even children and old people tried not to eat “until the first star,” and during the evening service, small churches often could not accommodate everyone who wanted to atone for their sins. The crowd was especially great during the ceremony of consecrating the water, since most people were firmly convinced that the sooner you collect the consecrated water, the more healing it will be.

After the water was dedicated in the church, each owner, with all his household members, took a few sips from the brought jug, and then sprinkled holy water on all his property in order to protect his home on whole year not only from troubles, but also from the evil eye. In the villages, they also poured a few drops of holy water into each well so that evil spirits would not get there and spoil the water. It was strictly forbidden to draw water from such a well until the morning of January 19th. After all these rituals, holy water was placed near the icons, since everyone not only believed in the healing power of this water, but were also convinced that it could not spoil.

On the feast of Epiphany, not only the water consecrated in the church, but also ordinary river water was considered special. People believe that on the eve of Epiphany, all water has special powers. In the Orthodox world, it is believed that on the night of January 18-19, Jesus Christ himself bathes in the river - therefore, in all rivers and lakes the water “sways”, and to notice this wonderful phenomenon, you only need to come to the river at midnight and wait cut through until “the wave passes”, a sign that Christ was immersed in the water.

The water collected from the ice hole on the eve of Epiphany was considered healing and was used by healers to treat diseases throughout the next year.
On the day of Epiphany, as soon as the bells rang, believers lit bundles of straw in front of their houses so that Jesus Christ, who was baptized in the Jordan, could warm himself by the fire. Orthodox men set up a baptismal hole on the river, which was called the Jordan. They carefully carved a cross, a ladder, a dove, and a bathing bowl in the ice. Near the bowl, during church service, with a strong blow They pierced the bottom of this bowl, and water quickly filled the prepared depression. A mass of people gathered for this celebration, from young to old - everyone hurried to the ice hole, so that the thick ice sometimes even cracked under the weight of people. Orthodox people were attracted not only by the beauty of the spectacle, but also by the desire to drink the blessed water and wash their faces with it. Many, especially the brave ones, swim in an ice hole on Epiphany, knowing that a person cannot get sick in the blessed water.

Since it was customary to send matchmakers during the period from Christmas to Maslenitsa, maiden shows were usually held at Epiphany. They most often took place in the square, where mothers and daughters rode, and future sons-in-law looked at the brides. All the girls dressed in their best outfits lined up in a long row near the Jordan. At the same time, each tried to flaunt and emphasize their advantages. Guys walked among the future brides and chose their betrothed. At the same time, the groom’s mother not only carefully examined, but even felt the girls’ dresses and took them by the hands to find out if the hands of the future bride were too cold. If the hands are cold, then such a bride, even if she had all the other qualities, was considered chilly and therefore not suitable for harsh conditions. peasant life.

Epiphany fortune telling.

On the holiday, there are many superstitions related to the fate of a person. So, for example, if someone was baptized on this day, it was believed that such a person would live a long and happy life. It was also a good sign to set the day of the future wedding between the young people on Epiphany - family life Such a family will have peace and harmony.

Fortune telling for Epiphany is, in general, the same as for the old one New Year, and on Christmastide. The only exception is the so-called fortune telling with kutya, which consists in the fact that the fortune tellers, having captured kutya in a cup and hiding it under an apron or scarf, ran into the street and threw the kutya in the face of the first man they came across, asking his name. Even more original is another type of special Epiphany fortune telling: on Christmas Eve, after sunset, naked girls went out into the street, “hoeed” the snow, threw it over their shoulders and then listened - in which direction something was heard, in that direction the future husband lived.

Those girls who did not yet have a groom went out of the gate and looked to see who they would meet first. If a young guy comes across them, be good; an old man is a bad omen. On the evening before the holiday of Epiphany, believers bring snow into the house, firmly believing that it is very healing and cures many ailments. The snow is melted on the stove, and then everyone in their family, young and old, is washed in the melt water. They wash the older ones first, and then the younger ones. The remaining water can be used to wash windows and doors, “so that trouble doesn’t come knocking.”

On the night of Epiphany, people make wishes about their longevity. To do this, place a bowl of Epiphany water on a table covered with a new white tablecloth. In your left hand hold a lit aspen splinter, and right hand Cross yourself, then say:

"Luchina-Mother, I ask you to give a sign - to die or to flourish?"

Having said these words, you need to quickly lower the torch into the water. If it goes out immediately, your life will be short; if the splinter flares up brightly and the fire goes up, your life will be long and you will not recognize serious illnesses.

Signs for Epiphany.

Also among the people there are many signs for Epiphany, knowing which you can prevent a lot of troubles for yourself and your family. For example, it is believed that you should not cry on this day, otherwise you will shed tears all year.

The evening before Epiphany, the mistress of the house must draw crosses over the doors and windows to protect her home from evil spirits and other evil forces.
On Epiphany Eve it is worth stocking up on Epiphany water, for which you go to the river or springs at midnight. This water has amazing healing powers.
Before the holiday of Epiphany, you cannot take anything out of the house and lend money so as not to feel the need for the whole year.
On Epiphany Christmas Eve, the eldest woman in the family counts the tablecloths. Whoever does this will always have many guests in his house.
A bird knocking on the window at Epiphany announces to you that the souls of the dead are asking for prayers and all sorts of godly deeds for their forgiveness.
On January 19, if someone from the family leaves home, the ashes are not raked out of the ash pit until he returns, otherwise something bad will happen to the person on the way.
The one who is married at Epiphany will have a happy family life.
Whoever takes water from a well or ice hole first at Epiphany will never get sick all year.
If a person who takes baptized water from the church falls or spills the water, then he will not live long in this world.
If there is a snowstorm on Epiphany, the year will be rich and fruitful.
Anyone who was born on Christmastide definitely needs to bathe in the Jordan at Epiphany and gain strength and strength from Epiphany water.

Conspiracies for Epiphany.

On January 19, a special spell is read for good luck and prosperity. When you take holy water in church, leaving the temple, say:

"I'm going home with holy water, And you, money and luck, follow me. All the troubles and losses, Go the other side. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."

If you have a baby in your family who is not yet one year old, then today you can talk him into an easy life. To do this, stick a piece of the candle with which you blessed the water today to the diaper, while reading the following plot:

“Lord, the child is in his first year of life, send him many easy roads in life. Give him the savior angel, the guardian angel of 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."

Hide the charmed diaper so that no one can see it.

Epiphany is one of the main Christian holidays. It begins on the evening of January 18, when all Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany Christmas Eve Epiphany of the Lord is a Christian holiday, rich in traditions, customs and signs. This day marks the end of the Christmas holidays, which take place from January 7th to 19th. The main holiday ritual is swimming in an ice hole. Even despite the frosty weather, crowds of people who want to plunge into holy water gather at the reservoirs at Epiphany. He will talk about this and other holiday traditions

Epiphany: the history of a biblical holiday

Epiphany celebrations begin on January 18th. The evening of this day is called Epiphany Christmas Eve.

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The history of the holiday goes back to the distant past, when the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist took place. The Bible says that at the moment of baptism, the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove and at the same time a voice from heaven proclaimed that Jesus was the Son of God. That is why Epiphany is also called the Feast of Epiphany.

Customs for Epiphany

On the eve, as well as on the day of the feast of Epiphany, a custom developed to baptize catechumens, and the blessing of water was carried out at reservoirs and in churches. The water that was consecrated on this day is the greatest shrine, capable of healing soul and body. They try to preserve it throughout the year, consecrating things as needed, taking it as medicine during illness, etc.

Our ancestors had a lot of customs that were necessarily followed by every family and in every home. For example, here is a custom associated with holy water: the mistress of the house had a special jug that was used only for Epiphany water, snow was collected in it on the day of the holiday, and after it became water, it was taken to the cellar and used all year in case of illness.

Epiphany traditions

There are many baptismal traditions and rituals that have developed over many millennia. One of the most popular and well-known traditions is the preparation of festive kutia from rice or wheat with the addition of raisins, poppy seeds, honey, dried apricots and prunes. All family members sat down to have a large festive table, which was attended by kutia, uzvar, dumplings, pancakes, baked goods, fish dishes, porridge, and together they waited for the first star to appear in the sky. Only after this was it possible to break the fast, because before Baptism it is necessary to observe strict fasting.

Of course, the main tradition is water baptism. Water was consecrated in wells and springs, and if this was not possible, then within the walls of the temple. This ritual is still carried out today. The priest lowers a cross into a special hole. The ice hole is called “Jordan”, and the water consecrated in it is called “great agias”, which means a great shrine. They believe that this water is as miraculous and holy as the water of the Jordan into which Jesus entered.

Swimming at Epiphany has also become a national tradition. Especially often at ice holes you can meet people suffering from any diseases who believe in their healing with miraculous water. In addition, those who dress up and change during the New Year celebrations should also take a dip in the holy waters to cleanse themselves of sin. In the courtyards of temples you can see long lines of people wanting to bless water. However, those who were unable to come to the service can draw water from any reservoir on Epiphany night. It is believed that in all springs at this time the water gains its healing power.
Signs for the Baptism of the Lord

Popular beliefs say that the signs noticed at Epiphany on January 19 are the most accurate. For example:

• If the weather is clear and frosty on this day, then in the summer you should expect a drought, and if it is snowy and cloudy, then a bountiful harvest.
• If Epiphany occurs under a full month, a large flood may occur, and if frequent barking of dogs is heard, there will be an abundance of game.
• On Epiphany noon, people looked at the sky - if there were blue clouds in it, then they believed in a fruitful year.

A lot of Epiphany signs are related to the weather, because our ancestors were very dependent on the forces of nature. For example, there was such a sign: if there is a full moon on the day of Epiphany, then throughout January one should expect the same weather as the next three days after the holiday. So, if the sky was clear and cloudless, then the weather should be frosty and clear until the end of the month. If it rains, it will be cloudy and rainy until the end of January.

Epiphany 2017: the signs for this day are not particularly varied. Mostly among the people they were associated with the weather and the future harvest, as well as personal well-being. As for religious signs, they, of course, are directly related to water.

Celebrated on January 19th. This holiday is established in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Epiphany is one of the 12 most important Orthodox religious holidays of the year.

Religious signs: holy water

As noted above, the signs for Epiphany on January 19, what you can do and what you can’t do, related to religion, relate specifically to water. You can’t swear at the water; while performing any rituals with Epiphany water, you can’t even think about something bad.

Traditionally, on the night of January 18-19 or throughout the day of Epiphany, believers swim in the ice hole. Eat popular belief that swimming in such an ice hole can wash away all the sins that a person has committed during the year. Epiphany water is also credited with healing properties. She is able to heal not only the body, but also the soul. Moreover, treat not only on Epiphany, but throughout the year.

With help, which can be collected in the church on Christmas Eve or on Epiphany itself, a person can independently, without contacting church workers, consecrate his home. It is necessary to christen each corner of the home with a cross, while saying prayers to yourself. Water can be stored throughout the year in a tightly closed glass container. The best place for storage is located next to the icons. Many signs for Epiphany on January 19, when to wash, are associated with holy water. As for dipping into the ice hole, this can be done from midnight on Christmas Eve, as well as on Epiphany, a few days after.

Folk signs for Epiphany

Wedding days

Among the people, from Epiphany until Maslenitsa there was good time to play weddings. This is the time after the Nativity Fast and after Christmastide. Another good period for a wedding week is from September 14 to November 28.

People born on Christmastide

Those who were lucky enough to be born during the Christmastide period (from January 8 to January 18) were required to plunge into the ice hole at Epiphany after the moment of consecration of the water. It was believed that swimming in icy water for these people would definitely bring health and a happy life.

Wish come true

On the night of Christmas Eve before Epiphany, the heavens open to man, and God becomes closer. You can pray earnestly with the hope that God will hear your prayers and desires and will definitely come true.

For the harvest

If on the night of Epiphany snowing, then the coming year will definitely be fruitful. If there are many stars in the sky, then in the summer there will be many berries in the forest, and bees will swarm well. If the sky is cloudy, then bread will be born in the spring. A clear sky predicts a lean year. If there is no frost on Epiphany and it rains, then the summer will be foggy, but there will be a lot of bread.

The peasants noticed that the warmth and thaw at Epiphany is good sign. Although, for this time, on the contrary, frosts are more typical. If the weather is clear and good, there will be an excellent pea harvest.

River floods

When Epiphany falls on the full moon, the rivers will overflow greatly next spring. If there is a snowstorm on this day, then you can expect a snowstorm on Maslenitsa. By the way, Maslenitsa week 2017 begins on February 16th.

For the weather

If it happens that there is severe frost on Epiphany (this is what happens most often), and this frost persists for another seven days. Then the thaw will begin. Then there are frosts again, which will last for several days and you can already hope for the onset of the scales.

Other baptism signs:

Clear and cold weather on Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.

If the weather is clear and cold on Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.
Cloudy and fresh weather indicates a bountiful harvest.
A full month indicates that rivers will flood heavily in the spring.
Starlight Night indicates a dry summer, a large number of berries in the forests and generally a good harvest.
If the wind blows from the south, there will be a lot of thunderstorms in the summer.
Epiphany weather indicates what the weather will be like this December 2017.




Signs for Epiphany on January 19, what you can do and what you can’t do, not many people know. Basically, most people on this holiday swim in an ice hole and collect holy Epiphany water. However, it is worth thinking about what should not be done on such a significant day for many believers.

It is forbidden

For example, you should know that under no circumstances should you quarrel or swear. Because then a person will face troubles and disappointment all year, both in business and in family life.

When you collect holy baptismal water, you should not think about something bad, because everyone knows that water can absorb a lot.




Also, on such a significant day for many, try not to borrow anything, and also not to borrow anything. It is believed that the one who borrowed or took it will experience need all year.

Many people should note that after Baptism one should not guess. You can guess your fate and bring disaster upon yourself.

It was also previously forbidden to rinse clothes after Baptism in an ice hole or river. Because, as it was believed then, there would be less evil spirits in the river where people bathe.

What needs to be done on such an important day

Firstly, the most important aspect on such a significant day for many Orthodox people is the spraying of all corners of the house with holy water. Because in this way you can get rid of evil spirits and evil spirits.

Be sure to drink plenty of Epiphany water, it can not only heal, but also cleanse your soul and thoughts from negativity. When diving into the ice hole, read the prayer and plunge headlong three times. On such a day, many housewives count tablecloths and towels. It is believed that then the house will be full, and the owners will not need anything.




Some young mothers try to baptize their child on this day. Such an important and significant day promises a healthy and happy life. There have always been a large number of signs, traditions and customs in Rus'. After all, they have all accumulated over the years, and their knowledge and observance helps many people not to make mistakes, but rather to heal from everything bad and unkind.

These are the main signs for Epiphany on January 19 for prosperity, the weather and other important aspects of life for every person. We congratulate you on this great holiday and hope that all the signs speak only of a good future.