Holy water. Where and when can you get holy water? When to collect Epiphany water? Is Epiphany water different from Epiphany water? How to store it
Holy water, when to collect in 2019? Here absolutely nothing depends on the current year, but everything depends on church calendar. The great consecration of water takes place on the holiday of Epiphany, which means that it is on this day and several days after the holiday that you can collect Epiphany holy water.
Of course, therefore, during the year at any time in the temple it will also be possible to collect holy water. But the symbolism of Epiphany water is such that, collected on this day, it has double power, is capable of healing a person, helping him, getting rid of not only diseases of the body, but from bad thoughts and diseases of the spirit.
Interesting! , typed and consecrated on this important Orthodox holiday, has amazing and magical properties. She heals people, she gets rid of diseases, protects from evil people, drives away troubles and misfortunes from life. The glory of holy water is enormous and this is confirmed by the numerous long lines when people gather at churches with bottles on Epiphany to get water.
If a person decides to go to church for the first time to get water, he asks himself the questions: holy water, when to get it in 2019? And here, as already explained above, the year does not matter, but two dates always flash - January 18 and 19.
Rite of water blessing
Every year the rite of consecration of water at Epiphany takes place at the same time. Its peculiarity is that it is carried out twice. The first time the water is blessed is on January 18 - this is the day of Epiphany Eve. The second time the consecration of water is carried out on January 19, this is the day of the Epiphany itself.
During Christmas Eve, before going to the temple for water, it is recommended to fast. Next, go to the service, pray and light candles. After the evening service ends, around 21.00, the water is blessed. The ceremony is carried out according to all church rules and is always strictly observed.
First, they cut an ice hole, be sure to cut the ice not anyhow, but in the shape of a cross. Previously, an ice cross was placed next to an ice hole; this tradition is often preserved today. In the old days, the cross itself was doused with red paint; today such a tradition can no longer be found.
Next, over the ice hole, the priest reads a prayer, then dips a silver cross into the water. If the church strictly follows all the requirements of Baptism, then at this moment a dove should be released into the sky, which symbolizes the Holy Spirit. If there is no body of water nearby, then the same blessing of water is carried out simply in the church font. Exactly the same ritual is used to consecrate water at Epiphany. Both rites and both consecrations have exactly the same power.
When should you collect holy water?
Holy water, when to collect in 2019 January 18 or 19? The ritual of consecrating water has already been described above, which has equal power. So, you can collect water on the 18th, or you can go for it on January 19, the feast of Epiphany.
Many people think that the most healing water is that which is consecrated on the day of Epiphany, January 19th. But the priests claim that these are all superstitions - water on the 18th and 19th, if it was consecrated after the service according to all the rules, has the same power. It is only important that a person prepares spiritually to draw water. On the eve of the holiday, it is recommended to go to confession and receive communion, attend services, and pray at home.
On the feast of Epiphany on January 19, it is customary to illuminate the water. This water is considered special, miraculous. On this day, believers strive to collect illuminated water for future use. The special composition of water at Epiphany has been confirmed by scientists. They say that the composition of the water is close to the composition of the waters of the Jordan River, in which Christ was baptized. Holiday services in churches begin on Christmas Eve, January 18. Then they begin to bless the water. Therefore, many are wondering when to collect Epiphany water on January 18 or 19.
- Blessing of water on January 18 and 19
Blessing of water on January 18 and 19
According to church canons, the consecration of water for Epiphany begins on the evening of January 18, on the eve of the holiday. The evening service on this day is already festive and the water is shone afterwards in compliance with all the rules of consecration and with the same prayers, the same rite. So there is no difference in when to collect Epiphany water in the evening of January 18 or all day on January 19. It will have the same properties and quality.
There is an opinion among the people that water collected on the night of January 18-19 will be more useful and healing. The night from 23-00 January 18 until the morning of January 19 is considered a special time among people, when all the water becomes baptismal and healing. But the clergy say that the water illuminated in the evening of January 18 and during the day of January 19 is no different and is Epiphany holy water, endowed with the same properties.
But it is important to collect water only after the rite of illumination has been performed by the clergyman. Water collected after lighting on January 18 or 19 can be stored at home for quite a long time. It doesn't spoil. This is a time-tested fact. Believers use this water for their own purposes all year, and on the next holiday of Epiphany they collect a new supply.
Features and effects of Epiphany water
Water collected on January 18 or 19 after consecration can be drunk for a whole year. But it is important to have bright thoughts in your head and read a prayer before using it. Believers claim that it is Epiphany water that can heal the soul and body, put thoughts and feelings in order. They drink it in order to be healed, to ward off trouble. They say that holy Epiphany water should be drunk every morning on an empty stomach. You can add a little Epiphany water to a glass of ordinary water, so the whole ode will begin to have useful and miraculous properties.
In addition, the home is illuminated with water. According to the ancient custom, Epiphany water sprinkle the corners of each room, drawing a cross.
This water can be added to infant baths. It is recommended to sprinkle or wash your baby with it if he is worried, worried, or has trouble falling asleep.
In moments of sadness or malaise, you can wash your face with Epiphany water and take a few sips. This will help restore strength, health, and good spirits.
What not to do with Epiphany water
Water collected at Epiphany can be used throughout the year for special purposes. They are written about above. But sometimes, out of ignorance or intentionally, this water, which has special properties, is used for other purposes, which is not at all recommended. So, for example, Epiphany water cannot be used for rituals or fortune telling. It is not poured out, flowers are not watered, or given to animals.
Water collected on January 18 or 19 can be stored for quite a long time and does not spoil, so use it only for those purposes that are permitted. Don't throw out the water, use it all to the end.
When and where to collect Epiphany water
After the evening service on January 18, the rite of blessing the water begins. This happens in all temples. Already in the evening of January 18, you can collect blessed water in any temple, in the one that is geographically closer or in the one you are used to going to.
You can collect water from the evening of January 18th and all day on January 19th. This water is considered baptismal.
Interesting! They say that the water in the tap or any water on the night of January 18-19 becomes Epiphany water, which has special properties. It is advised to take a bath or shower at this time, bathe yourself or bathe children.
In any river or ice hole you can plunge into this magical night. Believers claim that any water at this time has healing and cleansing properties.
Since ancient times in Rus', water drawn from an ice hole on the eve of Epiphany was considered healing and miraculous. It is advised to fill a bucket with water on January 18 at 11 p.m. If possible, from an ice hole or a well, but it is also possible from a tap in the apartment. This water must be taken outside to the yard or to open balcony.
You need to leave the water there overnight. On the morning of January 19, you need to heat the water, pour 3 ladles over yourself and drink 3 sips. Sprinkle all the corners of the house with the same water and wash the floor with the rest. This ritual guarantees a surge of strength and vigor, health, cleanliness and comfort in the house.
Important! On Epiphany night from January 18 to 19, it is important not only to draw holy water, but also to pray to God, thank you for what you have and ask for what you want. Prayers addressed to heaven this night will definitely be heard. And water will help cleanse and gain spiritual strength.
According to Christian teaching, water is a symbol of all living, pure, and good things. Scientists say that water is a kind of information field of the earth. She knows how to remember, listen, absorb energy, information and transmit it.
On Epiphany night it is believed that the water seems to be “zeroed”, loses all the information absorbed over the year, and is purified. This water promotes cleansing, healing, and calming.
Scientists confirm the special quality of water on the night of January 18-19, saying that the density of water in natural sources is higher at this time than always. They explain this by special geomagnetic radiation of the earth. Believers claim that this is the will of the heavenly powers. But be that as it may, at this time they collect water in temples, bathe in open springs, and gain health, strength, and grace.
When we come to a festive church service, we first of all go to meet God, to meet the joy that, in theory, we should share at this hour with loved ones and those around us. But does this happen in our real life? Soon it will come and we will be jostling in lines for Epiphany water (we wish we could get it as quickly as possible), plunging into all sorts of ice holes, but why? Just because we're used to it?
Everything we do must have some meaning, otherwise it is wasted work.
And, unfortunately, traditions, which initially had a beneficial meaning, in this regard take on an entertaining connotation. Let's try to figure out what's what. For answers to the most common questions about Epiphany water, we turned to priests Dimitry Baritsky and Andrey Efanov.
Epiphany and Epiphany water
People often ask:
What kind of baptismal water?
Epiphany water- this is water blessed on Epiphany Eve and on the Feast itself at the Great Blessing of Water. Often water that was consecrated on January 19 is called Epiphany water, and water consecrated the day before is called Epiphany water. In fact, the water on these two days is consecrated with the same rite, has the same properties and is called the Great Agiasma differently. "Agiasma" is translated from Greek as shrine.
Epiphany and Epiphany are the names of the same holiday. The Church remembers how Christ received Baptism from John the Baptist, and at that moment the Holy Trinity was revealed: the Son of God stood in the waters of the Jordan, the Voice of God the Father sounded from Heaven, and the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove.
As a great shrine, believers bring home water from the temple, blessed on the days of celebrating these Gospel events, and keep it all year long, until next holiday Epiphanies.
Which water is stronger - Epiphany or Epiphany?
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Epiphany and Epiphany water are different names the same water, blessed by the rite of the Great Blessing of Water on Epiphany Eve or on the day of Epiphany itself. The Feast of the Epiphany is also called Epiphany - hence the two names of the water. No difference.
Why is water blessed twice? About this theme for a long time there were disputes. Only in 1667 did the Russian Church decide to bless water twice - both on Epiphany Eve (the day before the holiday) and on the Epiphany holiday itself. Two water blessings go back to two different church traditions. The first of them is associated with the early Christian custom of baptizing converts on the eve of Epiphany, on the Eve of the holiday. But subsequently there were so many people who wanted to become Christians that a few days a year were not enough for this. Baptisms began to be performed on other dates. The custom of blessing water on Epiphany Eve has been preserved.
The tradition of consecrating water a second time initially concerned only the Jerusalem Church. There was a custom there to go out to the Jordan on the day of the holiday to bless water in memory of the baptism of the Savior himself. From there, the custom of the second consecration of water gradually spread throughout the Christian world.
Water on Epiphany night
What happens to water on Epiphany night?
It is generally accepted that on Epiphany night all water becomes holy. This is stated in one of the stichera of the holiday: “Today the waters are sanctified.” That is, the entire water element on Earth is sanctified. But this is a one-time manifestation of God’s grace, while water collected after the Great Blessing of Water does not lose its properties over time.
There is evidence that during the years of persecution of the Church on Epiphany night, believers collected water wherever they could, and, despite the fact that the priest did not say prayers over it, this water was stored for years and did not spoil. This can only be explained as a miracle: seeing the deep faith of people and their impossibility of being in the temple, the Lord gave them His grace.
There is a popular tradition on Epiphany night to plunge into the Jordan - a specially designated place on the reservoir. Sometimes you can hear the opinion that in this way you can “wash away all your sins.” But the Church reminds us that it is not water that helps to cleanse ourselves of sins, but the Lord through the sacrament of repentance - Confession. And He does this, seeing a person’s sincere desire to change. It is impossible to “renew” by taking a dip, drinking or pouring holy water on yourself.
On the Feast of Epiphany, believers remember how Jesus received Baptism from John the Baptist on the Jordan River, and from here, from that very moment, His Path began, ending with the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Only the desire to follow Christ, to be with Him not just one night a year, but every day, the desire to live like a Christian and participation in the sacraments of the Church help cleanse the soul.
When to collect Epiphany water - January 18 or 19?
Epiphany water can be collected both on January 18, on Epiphany Eve, and on January 19, on the Holiday itself. Water consecrated on Vespers (eve) and on the day of Epiphany itself has the same grace.
Agiasma begins to be distributed to believers after the Liturgy and the Great Blessing of Water. Liturgies are served in the morning of January 18, in the morning of January 19 (or at night from the 18th to the 19th). Epiphany water is also distributed after All-night vigil 18th in the evening.
In large temples in major cities Water can be collected throughout the day (and even around the clock) on January 18 and 19. But during services (Liturgy and All-Night Vigil on the evening of January 18), water is usually not poured. It is best to clarify in advance how the process of distributing water will be organized in the temple you are going to.
When does water become baptismal?
We begin to celebrate Epiphany on the 18th. Then the first consecration of water takes place. That is, water that is blessed in the morning is already considered baptismal. Then the water is also blessed on the 19th, directly on the feast of Epiphany itself. And she is also baptized. In general, this is the same water.
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As legend says, on this day the entire water element is sanctified.
There is some symbolic moment in this, connected with the fact that the Spirit of God descended onto the water. It is clear that He does not descend on any individual container of water, but He descends on the entire element at once.
Epiphany water is called the Great Agiasma, that is, the great shrine, since this is the most important and final consecration of water.
Prayer for the blessing of baptismal water
Prayers for the consecration of Epiphany water are said during the Great Blessing of Water. This rite is performed only twice a year - on the eve and on the feast of Epiphany itself; during the rest of the year, the water is blessed with a small rite.
The Great Blessing of Water is more solemn than the usual one (at a prayer service for water, for example). First, troparia are sung, then Old Testament prophecies, a fragment from the Epistle of the Apostle Paul and the Gospel are read. All this reminds us of the Gospel event that the Church celebrates these days - the Baptism of the Lord.
Then with the words “Let us pray to the Lord in peace…” general prayer requests begin. Believers pray that the water will be sanctified “by the power and action and influx of the Holy Spirit,” and that holy water will help cleanse the soul and body from sins and ailments...
Finally, the priest, reading a prayer, censes the water, calling on the Lord to consecrate it. Then the priest immerses the cross in water three times. At this time the troparion of the holiday is sung:
“In the Jordan I am baptized to Thee, O Lord, Trinitarian adoration appeared: for the voice of the Parents testified to Thee, naming Thy beloved Son, and the Spirit in the form of a dove made known to Thy word the affirmation. Appear, O Christ God, and enlighten the world, glory to Thee.”
That is: “At Your baptism in the Jordan, Lord, the worship of the Trinity was revealed: for the voice of the Parent testified of You, calling You beloved Son, and the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed His words as immutable. O Christ the God who appeared and enlightened the world, glory to Thee!”
When coming to the Great Blessing of Water, which takes place in a temple (or on a reservoir) after the service, it is not necessary to know any special prayers. It is enough to know or at least understand the troparion of the holiday, and also to listen attentively to the prayers heard during the consecration and, together with other believers, to ask the Lord through baptismal water to receive the grace of God and the healing of mental and physical infirmities.
When to go for Epiphany water?
As mentioned above, water can be collected both on Christmas Eve and on the feast of Epiphany itself. However, it is important not just to draw water, but to become, as it were, an accomplice in its consecration, an accomplice in universal prayer.
Epiphany water does not turn into something else, it does not become some kind of “magic substance” that will instantly change a person’s life and cleanse him of all sins. No, that's not true.
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We have important sacraments of the Church, such as repentance and Communion of the Holy Mysteries of Christ, which should not be forgotten.
It is not important when to draw baptismal water, but with what intentions, with what heart you approach the temple and perform certain actions. After all, if you don’t make any effort, even the desire to understand the meaning, then you can devalue anything in this way, even the Great Agiasma.
What is the difference between Epiphany water and holy water?
There is no device capable of distinguishing Epiphany water from holy water in degrees of holiness.
Epiphany water occupies a special place in, let’s say, ritual life. Simply by the fact that this water is blessed only two days a year, it is allocated in a special way, is considered separate and is not equated with holy water. But there are no parameters by which one could determine why Epiphany water is better than holy water, what are the differences. This is the same holy water, only it is dedicated to a specific holiday.
Just as there is a prosphora of the Lamb (it is from this prosphora that the priest cuts out the Lamb - a rectangular particle that will become the Body of Christ during the Liturgy), but it is not in itself the Body of Christ - it is also the same prosphora that we eat.
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How to drink Epiphany water correctly?
It is considered correct to drink Epiphany water with faith, prayer, and on an empty stomach. Only two days a year - on Epiphany Eve and on the Holiday itself - believers drink water throughout the day. The rest of the time, it is customary to drink Epiphany water in the morning.
This is due to the fact that Agiasma is a shrine, and the attitude towards it is appropriate. Agiasma is blessed to drink as a consolation for people who, due to grave sins or some other reason, are deprived of the opportunity to receive Communion.
The Divine Service Charter stipulates that those who excommunicate themselves from holy water only because they have already “tasted the food” are wrong. Thus, if there is a need to drink Epiphany water (in case of illness, some kind of mental or spiritual illness), one cannot refuse just because the person has already eaten. But Epiphany water should always be received with reverence, as a gift.
As for the frequency of drinking Epiphany water, Saint Luke Voino-Yasenetsky said: “Drink holy water as often as possible.”
Prayer for receiving Epiphany water?
The prayer for receiving Epiphany water is read the same as for receiving prosphora and any holy water:
In this prayer, believers turn to the Lord and ask him for help. But you should not rely only on the miraculous power of water and exclusively Divine action. While reading the prayer and receiving baptismal water, one must remember that a person himself must strive to leave sins and conquer his passions and infirmities.
What do they do with Epiphany water?
Is it possible to drink Epiphany water?
You can and should drink Epiphany water.
Two days a year - on the eve of the holiday and on Epiphany - Epiphany water can be drunk throughout the day without any restrictions, except for observing the fast established on Epiphany Christmas Eve. The rest of the time, according to established tradition, many believers take the Great Agiasma on an empty stomach (except in cases of illness, etc.). But at the same time, it is worth remembering that the Liturgical Charter says that it is wrong not to drink holy water just because of food intake.
Epiphany water has special properties, does not spoil for a year or more and can help in getting rid of physical and spiritual ailments. Saint Theophan the Recluse states: “...grace<…>does not act automatically as a talisman, and is of no use to ungodly and professed Christians.” Therefore, the Great Agiasma must be drunk not as “church medicine,” but with faith, prayer, reverence, and the desire to change oneself and go to Christ.
Is it possible to dilute Epiphany water?
You can dilute Epiphany water, and this will not cause it to lose its properties.
Therefore, it is not at all necessary to collect huge bottles and canisters on the Epiphany holiday. You can bring a small container home from church and mix it with regular water at home, or dilute Epiphany water throughout the year. This must be done with prayer. Even a few drops of Epiphany water will sanctify ordinary water.
But this does not mean at all that having collected Epiphany water once, you can dilute it for years. The main thing in the feast of Epiphany is initiation into church life. Epiphany water may not lose its properties even after two or five years. But by refusing the opportunity to come to Church on the feast of Epiphany itself, to pray together with other believers, and to reverently take Agiasma as a great gift, a person deprives himself of much more than just a bottle of holy water.
Is it possible to sprinkle an apartment with Epiphany water?
You can sprinkle your apartment with Epiphany water. There is even a tradition, after the blessing of water, with the singing of the troparion of the holiday, to sprinkle your home with baptismal water.
During the Great Blessing of Water, the Church prays: “For the existence of this water, the gift of sanctification, the deliverance of sins, for the healing of soul and body to those who draw and eat it, for the sanctification of houses... and for every good (strong) benefit.” That is, you can not only drink Agiasma, but you can sprinkle it on your home and even various objects that are important to a person. But we must understand that sprinkling an apartment with holy water is not the same as the rite of blessing a home performed by a priest.
What to do with last year's Epiphany water?
Not everyone knows what to do with last year's Epiphany water - continue to store it, try to finish it as soon as possible, throw it away?..
Last year's Epiphany water can continue to be consumed as it should be - on an empty stomach with prayer. There are cases when Epiphany water is stored for decades and remains fresh.
If you are concerned about its safety, then you can pour the old Epiphany water into a so-called untrodden place (i.e., clean, closed from walking on it). We must remember that Agiasma is a shrine, and it cannot simply be thrown into the sink or anywhere on the ground. You can pour last year's Epiphany water into a pond with running water or into pots with home flowers.
When can you drink Epiphany water?
There is a tradition of drinking Epiphany water in the morning on an empty stomach with prayer. Two days a year - on Epiphany Christmas Eve and on the day of Epiphany itself, you can drink it throughout the day. However, the Divine Service Charter says that excommunicating oneself from holy water only because of eating food is wrong. Thus, if there is a need to drink Epiphany water (in case of illness, some kind of mental or spiritual illness), one cannot refuse just because the person has already eaten. But Epiphany water should always be received with reverence, as a gift.
At the same time the prayer is read:
“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".
How to drink Epiphany water?
The first rule is with reverence and prayer. We say on an empty stomach, but we must understand that this is not an absolute rule and it does not apply to all occasions. A person can take holy water, even the Great Agiasma, without an empty stomach, if some special conditions have arisen.
But, in general, this is a tribute to pious tradition - to consume it on an empty stomach, before tasting something else. Eating sacred things is not easy mechanical action, it requires faith and hope in God.
What can you do with Epiphany water?
How to use Epiphany water at home?
In addition to drinking water, according to tradition, on the feast of Epiphany they consecrate (sprinkle) their home with it. You can also consecrate any thing while reading the prayers prescribed for a layperson.
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How to sanctify with baptismal water?
You need to moisten a brush or something similar in holy water and, with the prayer “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” sprinkle it crosswise on what you want.
In the evening prayer rule we have the prayer “May God rise again...”; you can perform consecration by saying this prayer.
There is also a prayer for the sanctification of every thing:
To the Creator and Creator of the human race, the Giver of spiritual grace, the Giver of eternal salvation, Lord Himself, send Your Holy Spirit with the highest blessing on this thing, as if armed with the power of heavenly intercession, it will help those who want to use it for bodily salvation and intercession and help, oh Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
(And sprinkle the item with holy water three times).
However, it should be remembered that there are objects that you can ask the priest to bless in the temple - icons, pectoral crosses.
How to bless an apartment with Epiphany water?
There is a special prayer for the consecration (sprinkling) of a home: “In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. By sprinkling this sacred water, all evil demonic action will be put to flight. Amen".
At the same time, let us remind you that there is a special rite for consecrating an apartment - it is already performed by the priest and once. During this rite, we invoke God’s blessing on the house and everyone living in it. And every believer can sprinkle his apartment or house with Epiphany water.
Is it possible to heat a bathhouse with Epiphany water?
Epiphany water is a sacred thing that should be consumed with reverence. Will it be possible to use it in a bathhouse? It’s unlikely... The fact that we take a steam bath with holy water will not make us any holier. But by flushing Epiphany water down the drain, we are doing the wrong thing.
Is it possible to swim in Epiphany water?
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Of course it is possible, but it is very important with what motivation and what attitude we do it. It is clear that if we take this water and begin to somehow desecrate it, precisely by our behavior, then this will not be good; if it is used for cooking, or for a bath, or bathing, then this is wonderful. In this case, water should become a kind of symbol of internal cleansing. That is, it cleanses the body, but symbolizes the cleansing of the soul.
It is very important what attitude we put into our actions, be it bathing in baptismal water or something else.
And in order to join in this great joy of the holiday, it is not at all necessary to force yourself and your family to dive into ice holes. The main thing is to maintain faith and a good attitude in your heart. After all, why is it so necessary for us to observe everything down to the smallest detail, to be surrounded by everything material (bottles of water, for example) - because there is no faith.
Or maybe I’ll drink water or take a dip, and it (faith) will appear, suddenly I’ll see clearly. But this will not happen by itself. Where can good feelings come from if we have not made any effort for this?
Properties of Epiphany water
Why did Epiphany water spoil/turn green?
In our country, for example, Epiphany water lasts for a whole year and does not spoil. For many people, it lasts for a very long time, while other water would have spoiled long ago. And therefore, a certain pattern can be deduced here, that perhaps this is happening due to the human condition. Perhaps he should think about how he lives, in case he uses this water for other purposes. For example, people often use this water for some magical rituals. Maybe the Lord is thereby showing the person that he is doing something wrong.
But if the holy water has spoiled, then you need to take it and pour it into some clean place under a tree, into a flower, into a river. And you can continue to use the bottle.”
Does Epiphany water help you get pregnant?
Faith helps, and water acts as a kind of symbol, because we are material beings and we need some kind of created symbols. And water, earth, oil are created symbols. That is, we should approach it this way. And if a person drinks water, smears himself with this water, and so on, then why not.
I had an incident at my parish. The grandmother was the only one who really complained about herself for giving the cat baptismal water. And she gave it because the cat was sick. But as soon as she drinks, she feels better and gets better, but as soon as she stops drinking, her condition worsens.
In fact, the Lord helps animals through this holy water; in the missals there is an order for sprinkling cattle with holy water.
The same thing with Epiphany water. We can use it for pious purposes. Helping an animal is a pious goal. After all, the Lord loves and has mercy on every Creation.
Therefore, everything is possible by faith. The main thing is what mood we approach, what our motive is.
In order to meet with God, we must be ready for this meeting, we must be open to Him. Having abandoned all prejudices, finally tear your gaze away from the usual and look around you. But this is work that not everyone will do. What then do we want?
Let's first just strive for sincere joy and share it with loved ones. And we will try not to reproach others for doing something wrong, but, if possible, we will carefully guide them. We all have our own paths, we are in different circumstances, but what’s wonderful is that each of us is unique, and the ways of the Lord, as we know, are inscrutable.
Happy holiday to everyone, dear friends!
Instructions
When there is misfortune in a family, in desperation people immediately want to go to church, pray and get water. There is no need to argue with your soul's call. In any temple you can easily collect holy water, just take an empty container with you. Some already sell containers with a sticker indicating before taking holy water and. Remember that you are not alone, and it is not worth five to ten liters of water at a time. It is recommended to take no more than 0.5 liters at one time.
Water collected on Christian Epiphany, which is celebrated on January 19, has special healing powers. It is believed that this water drives out unclean spirits, cleanses the soul of sinners, and relieves depression and despondency. Pick up a bottle of water on January 19th. Holy water is blessed with silver and can be stored for a long time without spoiling at all. To avoid standing in a long line on this holy holiday, you can receive healing liquid, without leaving home. At midnight from January 18th to 19th, holy water, sanctified by God himself, flows from the tap. You can also take a shower in your apartment at this time; those who are especially brave can dive into the ice hole.
If you want to collect holy water in a specific place, for example, at the grave of a saint, then go on a pilgrimage. In most temples you can also check travel options. During the tour you will visit where the saint is buried, swim in the spring and collect holy water, which you can also take home long years.
Best take holy a small amount of water on an empty stomach or add one drop to a glass of
Currently using holy water in the sacrament of baptism, during the consecration of new churches, residential and office premises, during prayers and communion, etc. All believers can keep holy water at home. According to the church, she is able to heal the sick and rid the house of wickedness. This water does not spoil and remains fresh and bright for a long time.
Instructions
Baptized people should take holy water on an empty stomach, in the morning or evening - just before going to bed. If the illness has severely constricted the patient, it is not forbidden to take holy water in unlimited quantities, regardless of food intake, and also to sprinkle it on the entire body or sore spot. You should know that even if the patient is prescribed medications on an empty stomach, they should be taken only after drinking holy water.
After drinking holy water, it is necessary to pray for healing (only sick people should read this prayer). Healthy people after this, you should read a prayer for accepting the prosphora and holy water.
Holy water should be taken in small sips at a time. You should know that it must be drunk in three sips.
Ordinary believers need to take holy water daily in the morning by eating a piece of prosphora and, as mentioned above, reading a prayer for accepting the prosphora and holy water. This is how every new day of a Christian believer should begin.
Holy water can be added to ordinary tap water, and then it is believed that all the water is clarified, becomes holy, and acquires healing, beneficial properties. You can drink it and cook food from it.
Daily intake of holy water helps to cure not only skin diseases or stomach diseases, it also allows you to get rid of spiritual ailments. It is taken for cardiac arrhythmia, enlarged thyroid gland, migraines, toothaches, earaches and many other ailments. You can store holy water only at room temperature near or behind the icon.
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Holy water is water that allows us to cleanse our body and cure many ailments; believers believe it is a church shrine that requires reverent treatment. Christians began drinking holy water back in the 2nd century. The use of such water is primarily associated with the baptism of Christ in the water of the Jordan River.
Remember, you will benefit from drinking holy water only when it is taken with faith and prayer.
On January 19, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany. It is believed that it was on this day that Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. And every year on January 19, on the feast of the Epiphany, a real miracle occurs: the water in all sources, be it a lake, a spring, or a river, changes its structure and acquires unique healing properties.
IN Orthodox faith The water is blessed twice. The first time was on Christmas Eve, January 18, in the church. The second time - January 19, the very day of the holiday on reservoirs. If the reservoirs are frozen, then a Jordan is cut in advance in the ice - a hole in the shape of a cross, named after the Jordan River in which Jesus was baptized.
Water on this day becomes of extraordinary strength, even its structure changes. It is known that if the water collected on this day is stored separately in a closed container, it will not spoil. Experiments were carried out. Three types of water were placed in identical containers in one room. So the “holy” water did not change any of its qualities after a year. Ordinary water became completely unfit for consumption after only 5 months, and still mineral water bought in a store after eight.
A special attitude is expected towards holy water. It is better to store it in the corner with icons (if there is one). They drink it on an empty stomach, a spoonful in the morning, they also wash their children with it, and sprinkle it on their apartment or house. In addition, it is known that “a drop of shrine sanctifies the sea.” You can add a little blessed water to ordinary water, and all the water in the container will become holy.
It is strictly forbidden to utter swear words, swear, or entertain vile thoughts when drinking holy water. Often the water in such cases simply spills or loses its sanctity. We need to take care of this gift.
On the day of January 19, one can still observe unusual, inexplicable phenomena. For example, when there is absolutely no wind, ripples suddenly appear on water surfaces, including indoors. This can be observed by all people, even those far from Orthodoxy.
The moment of the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist in the waters of Jordan many years ago was accompanied by amazing signs. The Jordan River flows from the mountains, flows into the Sea of Gennesaret, but for another 300 meters, being already in the sea, it does not mix with its salty waters, but flows with a powerful stream until it flows into the Dead Sea, When Jesus was baptized and the Holy One descended on him Spirit - and the waters of the Jordan went back. This sign has been repeated annually since then. And thousands of people witness this. However, there is not a single scientific explanation for this phenomenon. On the eve of the holiday, Orthodox Christians float wooden crosses with lit candles along the river. The water carries them to the Dead Sea, and on January 19 brings them back! On the same day, the fresh water of the Jordan becomes salty.
The site of the baptism of Jesus Christ is now located in Jordan. Local authorities only allow one day a year, January 19, to perform a church service on the river bank and bless the water. During this service there are always many pilgrims and just tourists present, so there are a huge number of eyewitnesses who every year watch how the river turns back, and the branches of the trees drop so low that they touch the water surface, as if bowing to a great miracle.
What is a slander? This is a magical action that is done in order to send the necessary energy to an object or person. Secret words of slander were passed down from generation to generation. Nowadays there are a lot of evil people, books on black and white magic are easily available. If there is a bad streak in your life, it makes sense to think about what if this is a slander or damage that you can get rid of yourself.
You will need
- Fresh chicken egg, glass, 13 matches.
Instructions
Determine if you have . To do this, pour into a transparent glass cold water. Egg break into a glass without damaging the yolk. Stand up straight, tuck your chin to your chest and place a glass with an egg on your crown. Wait 2-3 minutes. If the water remains clean and transparent, then there are no slander against you. If from
The Epiphany of the Lord is a great holiday. Everything is crowded on this day Orthodox churches, people rush to bless the water. From what source can you draw water and when should this be done for it to be considered holy for Epiphany?
On January 19, Orthodox Christians used to collect water from reservoirs. Those who did not have time to do this came to churches to make supplies of holy water for the year ahead.
When to collect holy water for Epiphany?
On holiday, water becomes holy everywhere, in any source. You can already collect water on January 18, after the consecration ceremony. Back in the old days, it so happened historically that water was blessed twice on Epiphany holidays: the first time was on the eve of the holiday, in the temple. This holiday is called “Epiphany Christmas Eve,” and for the second time, water was blessed in reservoirs. Since Epiphany falls on January 19, during this period there are severe frosts, it was necessary to cut ice in reservoirs (rivers and lakes) to make an ice hole and collect water.
The water taken from the church on Christmas Eve was considered holy, and the water that was drawn from the source was also considered sanctified, but only after the ceremony of blessing the water.
Water could be collected from reservoirs not only on January 19, immediately after the ceremony, but also during the week, because according to church regulations, this holiday lasts 7 days and on any of these days you can come and collect water.
What should you pour holy water into for Epiphany?
In order to collect Epiphany water and store it throughout the year, you need to prepare a container in advance. It is advisable that it be one container so that water is stored in it from year to year. For example, a tank or a jar.
Nowadays people most often collect water from plastic containers. Such containers are not considered prohibited, but they must be used temporarily. Before pouring water into a bottle, you need to wash it thoroughly (if it is a bottle of sweet drinks) so that it is clean and free of foreign odors. Upon arriving home, it is advisable to pour the Epiphany water into a clean glass container specially prepared for storage.
How much and how to store water collected for Epiphany
Water collected from a consecrated source or brought from a temple must be stored in a specially designated place - near the iconostasis. Do not store water in the refrigerator or pour it into sewer drain– this is considered unacceptable.
Water cannot be stored forever, it is not a sacred thing, it must be used wisely.
How to use holy water collected for Epiphany
- Drink water in the morning, before the first meal and in the evening before going to bed. They drink sacred water one sip at a time, but do not sip directly from the neck of a jar or bottle, but pour a little into a glass and drink from a small spoon. IN critical days women are prohibited from drinking Epiphany water.
- If a person is taking medication on an empty stomach, first drink a sip of water, then the medication and have breakfast.
- If a person is seriously ill, drink water in unlimited quantities. After drinking the water, you need to read a healing prayer.
- Water is also used as a healing agent to relieve pain - a compress soaked in water is applied to the sore spot.
- They sprinkle holy water on their homes, always reading a prayer, as well as other objects, clothes and even pets.
What to do if holy water has spoiled?
Spoiled holy water is not flushed down the drain, but is poured into any natural spring. You cannot throw such water directly onto the ground; this is considered unacceptable.
Pour water into an untrodden place, where no person or dog can step. By the way, water is allowed to be poured into a flower pot or under a tree on the street.
Water collected on Epiphany holidays is considered healing and can be added to ordinary water so that it imparts all its beneficial properties.
