When you need to wash on a clean Thursday. Maundy Thursday, conspiracies, rituals, customs: you need to burn the willow, and scatter the ashes over the water. How to swim properly on Maundy Thursday

Swimming on Maundy Thursday at dawn is one of the main signs and ceremonies for this day. It is believed that on Maundy Thursday water has healing power, and if you know how to activate this power and how to use it, you can strengthen your health, remove negativity from your body and soul. So, let's talk in more detail about the tradition of why, why and how exactly you need to wash on Maundy Thursday.

I would like to note right away that on this magical and mystical day there are many other rituals. There are also specific prohibitions on the topic of what should not be done in any case. But we propose to sort things out in order and start exactly with why and why, when and how you need to wash on Maundy Thursday before sunrise. On the day of Easter, you can serve it on the table.

Maundy Thursday, wash before sunrise (signs, rules)

To feel the whole healing power water on this day, in Russia it was customary to swim in an open reservoir before sunrise. Of course, in the modern conditions of the city, even on a working day, it is unlikely that it will be possible to perform this ritual in this way, but the ritual can be changed.

For example, take a contrast shower. This is also done just before sunrise and provides the person who is performing the ritual with happiness and health for the whole year. Water on Maundy Thursday washes away all sins, pain and resentment from the soul, relieves of unresolved problems, of which, of course, every person accumulates a lot. However, in order for the results to be clearly visible after such a bath on Maundy Thursday before sunrise, it is imperative to read prayers in the process and ask God and help.

Also, some sources write that it is best to take a shower while standing. It is necessary to imagine that it is not jets of water that fall on the body, but jets of pure and bright color, which flows through the whole body and washes away the accumulated dirt, pain. This light purifies not only the body, but also the soul.

Important! When you wash off the soap from yourself, you need to say approximately the following words: “They cleanse at confession, so the water washes away the dirt on Maundy Thursday. To cleanse me, the servant of God, from all evil, from disobedience, from bad rumor, vain conversations. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Other rituals of Maundy Thursday

Wash with silver

You can pour water into any vessel in the evening on Great Wednesday, and then put something silver there, you can just put a coin. Then, on Maundy Thursday morning, wash yourself with this water, be sure to wash sick people and children. Also, water charged from a borrowed silver object has a special power for sick people.

Home defense with fire

You need to bring home a candle lit in the church, with which you will defend the entire service on Maundy Thursday. Light an icon lamp or other fire from this candle in the house. This ritual protects the house from misfortune throughout the year, as well as from fire.

Thursday salt

It is also customary to charge salt on Maundy Thursday. It also protects the house from all bad things and improves health. In general, it is an excellent amulet. You need to buy coarse salt without impurities, ignite it in a frying pan, then sift and crush it, put it in a cloth bag. Storing this salt for a year protects the home from harm.

To cure a sick person, it was necessary to mix salt with coals from three birch firewood. The result is black salt, which has maximum healing properties. She needs to rub the sore spot or just add salt to food.

Why wash on Maundy Thursday before sunrise, we have already considered. Now I would like to mention such a ritual as the recounting of money. This ritual provides the family with financial stability throughout the year, but it is important to conduct it in strict secrecy from other family members. All the money in the house should be collected and counted in the morning at dawn, then at noon and then at midnight.

Raise money

Another great ritual for raising money is to wash the windows with charged water. You will need to throw a pinch of small things into the water that will be used for general cleaning on Maundy Thursday. To wash the windows and say to yourself so that money is kept in the house and not transferred. After that, drain the water outside, and collect the money in a cloth bag and store it in a secret place throughout the year.

We talked about Maundy Thursday, wash before sunrise, why and when. Now we propose to consider some of the prohibitions for this day, which you should definitely remember.

What not to do:

• You cannot bake cakes even until the moment when the house is cleaned. After that, all preparations for the Easter holiday are not prohibited.
• Do not break the fast: eat only herbal products, give up alcohol.
• When counting money on Maundy Thursday, the ritual must be kept secret from all family members and done so that no one sees anything.
• Do not lend anything from home, this prohibition remains until Easter itself. Otherwise, along with the borrowed thing, health and well-being can be given from home.

Maundy Thursday, washing yourself before sunrise is far from the only ritual that is closely associated with this day. There is a lot to be done on Thursday to protect yourself, your family members and your home from all the bad things.

All the signs associated with Maundy Thursday have developed among the people over time. First, the main ones appeared, based on true faith and an understanding of the interconnectedness of all events in the universe. Then additional ones were added, which did not have any other faith, except that these signs come true.

Sometimes in one province they sacredly believed in one omen, in another in another.

Health signs, bathing until dawn

The main sign, in which everyone believes, is the sign of Thursday bathing until dawn. The sun, coming to our sky, personifies a new beginning, the light given by God. It is supposed to meet him clean, then diseases will be bypassed. Let all sins go away with the remnants of the dark night, and they will be replaced by pure and kind thoughts, beautiful as the coming new day.

About swimming in Maundy Thursday... This rite is difficult for children to do, and they do not need it. Adults need, while standing in the shower (they must swim in the shower, not in the bathroom), try to imagine that light is pouring on them along with the water.

Who knows how to do it well, can feel the touch of light on the skin. Easier to imagine with closed eyes... At the same time, you need to think about something bright and good, just not about everyday household affairs, even about good ones.

One should try to imagine that the light pouring with water washes away something dark from the skin, not necessarily dirt, just dark. Ideally, you want to see this dark disappear into the drain hole. Those who do not have a shower (not everyone has conveniences) should imagine the same when washing.

Only in this way will be achieved what, in general, we wash ourselves this Thursday until dawn. Many people ask why exactly before dawn? Sunrise marks a new beginning new life, new happiness. You need to meet him clean.

Signs for happiness and good luck, cleaning the house on Maundy Thursday

Second, not less important sign cleaning the house on Maundy Thursday. That is why they call him Clean, because everything on this day must be cleansed, and thoughts, and the body, and the dwelling in which this body dwells. This is done so that all this year your house remains clean from filth, from all kinds of quarrels, scandals and dark energy.

You need to wash from the farthest corners to the threshold, dirty water it is advisable to pour it outside the house. In private houses, it is better to do this outside the gates, in a place where there is no life, for example, on bare stones, on the road. It is better not to pour such water under growing trees.

In high-rise buildings, this is not possible, so there it remains to pour water into the toilet and flush three times. But in any case, when pouring water, you need to think that all evil, all troubles leave the house with it.

It should be understood that after this Thursday came the terrible days of Jesus' execution and death. Therefore, after Thursday until Easter, that is, before the resurrection of Jesus, you cannot clean the house. Imagine that your dearest and closest person has died. Are you going to sweep corners or scrub the floors in the house these days? Of course not.

Magic power, signs for happiness and good luck

Another sign is the collection of juniper or heather on Maundy Thursday. Citizens can just buy it. It is believed that the branches of these plants, plucked precisely on Maundy Thursday, also have magic power and can save the house from misery and poverty.

To do this, attach several branches at front door, and the rest are placed by the lamp or by the image of Jesus Christ. Also, these twigs were dipped in holy water and sprinkled with them in the household. This was done for happiness and good luck.

Signs for money on Maundy Thursday, to improve the financial situation

Counting money is another sign of Maundy Thursday. Of course, we all want to improve our financial situation. To make this happen, you can count the cash in the house three times.

But at the same time, one must not forget that one can ask God for a lot of things, only one cannot ask for money. Remember how he turned the tables of merchants in the temple in Jerusalem? Jesus was always higher material values called money and material gain.

And to improve the financial situation from God, you can ask, for example, a new Good work or success on the old one. You can do this by looking at a burning Thursday candle.

Sign for the beauty of hair

A sign that is not believed everywhere is cutting hair on Maundy Thursday. Previously, babies were cut for the first time on this day, so that their hair would grow thick and lush. Girls cut the ends of their hair for the same purpose.

Since it is customary to swim on Maundy Thursday, many people are interested in exactly when it is necessary to take water procedures for best effect... A detailed answer to this question is given below.

When you need to swim on Maundy Thursday

Throughout the year, perhaps only 2 days come when water acquires special properties - this is the feast of Epiphany and Maundy Thursday. In 2018, it will come on April 5, and already on April 8, many people will celebrate Easter.

This day is called clean because, according to legend, Christ washed the feet of all 12 disciples during the Last Supper. And since this event happened at night, then you also need to swim before sunrise. You can organize swimming on Wednesday night, you can get up early in the morning - here everyone can do as they like.

In Russia for several centuries there was interesting tradition... Already on Saturday evening, they brought a large number of water and firewood, heated the stove, and at night the whole family went to bathe. Of course, in modern conditions, a bath or shower has become an alternative to a bath, which, however, does not detract from the healing properties of water. The main thing is to properly tune in to this holiday and know not only when, what time to wash on Maundy Thursday, but also how to do it.

THURSDAY IS PURE OR GREAT?

Maundy Thursday was popularly called. And according to church tradition, he (like all days Holy week) is called great. This was the last day of Christ's earthly life. He arranged an evening meal with his disciples (a supper), and the very next day he was put on trial and crucified on the cross.

What to say on Maundy Thursday when you wash

Whether to go swimming at night or in the morning before sunrise, the most important thing is to tune in to this fun and rewarding event. What does it mean? You just need to let go of all extraneous thoughts, sincerely wish yourself and your loved ones happiness, and enemies - forgive all insults. After all, each person has his own weaknesses, what can you do here.

And so that swimming is a joy and energized and healthy for the whole year, you can use the following useful tips:

1. It is best not only to lie down in the bath, but also take a cool shower. If you get up and feel the pleasant fall of the jet on yourself, you can easily imagine how it destroys all unnecessary and endows you with its love and care.
2. Once you really feel the beneficial power of the jets of water, you can imagine how all worries, unnecessary thoughts, blues and other problems go away.
3. But before you wash off the soap, you can say the following words:

You can also say some other phrases that come from the heart. You can say them both out loud and to yourself. Repeat three or more times. The main thing is to do everything in a natural way, intuitively understanding how best to act.

HELPFUL ADVICE

On Maundy Thursday, when you need to swim before sunrise, it is useful to rinse your face with water from a silver dish. If this is not found, you can just put it overnight silver ring or earrings to recharge the water. It is believed that thanks to the procedure, the skin will become elastic and look attractive all year round.

First-hand: the opinion of priests on the right time for bathing

The rules described above relate rather to folk tradition than to strict church canons. In fact, there is no strict requirement for exactly when and how to swim on this day, what to say or think at the same time. Church representatives believe that this can be done at any time.

At the same time, it is important to understand such a nuance. Yes, body cleansing (and at the same time general cleaning in the house) is correct, good way preparation for Easter. However, the main meaning of the holiday is the purification of the soul. How can it be expressed? For example, we can ask forgiveness for long-term grievances, see those with whom contact was interrupted, perhaps for not the most compelling reasons.

And you yourself can stop being offended by various little things trying to understand and accept the other person's point of view. In this way, we remove the psychological burden, as if we are washing our souls of unnecessary emotions, thanks to which the Easter holiday will surely sparkle with brighter colors.

The week before Easter is usually called a great or passionate one. Especially accept highlight the last days Holy Week. Maundy Thursday - as a day of spiritual cleansing, acceptance of the sacrament, Good Friday - as another reminder of the sufferings of Jesus Christ, great saturday- a day of sorrow, and finally, the bright resurrection of Christ.

Maundy Thursday - what absolutely must not be done on this day!

From Thursday until Easter itself, nothing can be taken out of the house, especially on debt.

Do not give, no matter how anyone asks: neither money, nor any things "to use". This is a bad omen.

You cannot even share kitchen utensils or food with relatives or neighbors.

Cannot be left overnight from Maundy Thursday to Good friday soaked laundry that you did not have time to wash, and not washed dishes.

As in the rest of the Holy Week, on the next Thursday you cannot guess, have fun, celebrate holidays, sing and dance.

You can't eat on this day fast food(from obsolete skorom, st. Slavic scrum - fat, butter).

What to do on Maundy Thursday before Easter

Enjoy water treatments

Of course, the most important thing to do on Maundy Thursday is to take a thorough swim before sunrise. It is believed that water has a special power at this time. After all, Thursday is the last day of the earthly life of Jesus Christ (the Savior was crucified on Friday).

The main thing is order in the house.

What you need to do on Maundy Thursday is to carefully clean the house. It is not only ancient folk custom, but also a sign of happiness. It is believed that if the house is in complete order, then the year will be successful. And it is not surprising - after all, all household members will feel a wave of freshness, cleanliness and order. Although, of course, you can do the cleaning on some other day: there are no strict prohibitions here.

Bake Easter cakes and paint eggs

On this day, Easter cakes are baked and eggs are painted. It is believed that Good Friday and Saturday are not quite suitable for this, because these are days of remembrance of the Savior. Well, on Sunday itself it is already somehow uncomfortable: a holiday has come, and the table is empty. Although, if circumstances do not allow, you can do Easter cakes and eggs on any other day, including on Bright Resurrection.

Prepare Thursday salt

This is a Magic Salt that is easy to prepare. The easiest way is to heat the salt in a skillet until dark. Further, this salt is poured into a bag and stored behind the icon. All festive dishes are seasoned with this salt. In addition, this remedy is used to treat many ailments and has healing powers.

Why swim on Maundy Thursday?

The tradition of swimming on Maundy Thursday has come to us since ancient times. On this day, holy water flows from the tap, which can cleanse from all diseases. But you need to swim before sunrise. From the moment the sun rose, the water loses its healing properties... You can swim in the pond.

How to wash on Holy Thursday:

Wake up before sunrise and take a bath full of water.
Dive in with your head and let go of all bad and disturbing thoughts.
Lather your body and wash off all dirt thoroughly.
Immerse yourself in the water again.
Be sure to read a prayer while bathing and ask for forgiveness for all sins.
It is necessary to completely cleanse the soul along with washing the body.

Thursday in Holy Week is called Great or Pure. This day must be devoted to cleansing the house and yourself. Therefore, the main ritual in Maundy Thursday is bathing. Traditionally, they wash themselves in cool water, as it has a strong cleansing energy. How to swim properly on Maundy Thursday before Easter? Consider the topic in the article.

How did Our ancestors perform the ritual of ablution on Maundy Thursday? There were many beliefs and customs associated with bathing. For example, to keep the face clean, the soap was taken outside from Wednesday to Thursday and left overnight under the moon. It was customary to dip silver coins into the water so that the year was rich.

The ritual part of Maundy Thursday was entirely aimed at cleansing oneself and one's home from the negative energy accumulated over the year.

People went to the river and plunged into ice water... It was believed that the river would wash away all energy mud and endow health and longevity. Swimming in the river was accompanied by a conspiracy:

What time do you need to go to the river? Until the sun rises. In a modern city, you can just step into a cool shower and do the same.

It is customary to take a steam bath before sunrise. What should be said at the same time, after all, evil spirits rampage at night? The following words were spoken:

Baptized on the shelf, unbaptized from the shelf.

How to wash properly if there is no way to visit a bathhouse or take a bath? Just get up before dawn, fill a bowl with water, read over it conspiracy words and wash yourself:

Get rid of spoilage

On this day, you can quickly remove the spoiled spoilage. You need to wash your face with the words:

What time do you need to do it? They wash their face from spoilage until dawn.

You can spell water in a different way:

Then you need to ask for water in your own words so that it frees you from evil and spoilage, takes away diseases and ailments, gossip and gossip, evil eyes and bad rumor.

On Maundy Thursday, silver was put into the water and left until Sunday to wash. It was believed that after this ceremony, no evil spirits are terrible.

Home cleaning

At dawn, they began to cleanse their home and yard. The room was first fumigated with juniper twigs, and then made general cleaning... If there is no juniper, you can fumigate the house with incense, St. John's wort, or sage. Cleans well negative energies and wormwood with thistle.

How to properly fumigate a room? You need to warm up a frying pan with a long handle, put herbs or incense on it and go around the whole house, while reading a prayer. The ashes from the grass must be thrown out into the street in trash can, wash the pan. After returning home, drink some holy water and proceed to the general cleaning.

Note! On Maundy Thursday, you need to water the flowers, replace the water in the vases with bouquets and wash the laundry soaked the day before. Do not leave unwashed laundry in the basin until Friday.