What to do before baptism on January 19. For those who perform the ceremony. Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany

The Baptism of the Lord will be celebrated by Orthodox Christians on January 19. Sputnik talks about the categorical prohibitions and the beneficial traditions of one of the main Orthodox holidays.

What you need to do on the feast of Epiphany

It is worth starting a festive morning with a prayer that diseases will bypass you and your family, peace and prosperity reign in the circle of loved ones, and cherished dreams come true. The house must be consecrated with holy water.

The dreams that you manage to see on the night of January 18-19 are considered prophetic: they are worth remembering. It is very symbolic - to great happiness - to get married on this holiday and baptize children. And if you do not do good deeds, then the created good will return a hundredfold.

On the eve of the holiday, believers fast. On the festive table on January 19, there must be traditional kutia made from wheat or rice with honey, raisins, poppy seeds and dried apricots, as well as uzvar, porridge, fish dishes, dumplings and pastries. Traditionally, you can break your fast only when the first star appears in the sky.

The holy water collected for Baptism is stored all year round: you can sprinkle it on the house and drink it on an empty stomach (in particular, during illness or life trials). By the way, it is not necessary to collect a whole canister: the clergy advise to collect a small bottle, and then dilute the water in a larger container and distribute it to relatives.

What can not be done at the Baptism of the Lord

On a holiday, it is forbidden to work and do household chores: for example, washing clothes, cleaning the house, and even sewing or knitting. Even on the day of the Baptism of the Lord, it is forbidden to guess: it is believed that you can negatively change your fate.

One of the Epiphany signs is that any quarrel in the house can desecrate holy water, so it is recommended to spend the holiday in a warm home atmosphere and be sure to pray with your family. Shedding tears on this day is also impossible, otherwise there is a risk of crying bitterly until the very next Epiphany. It is also strictly forbidden to complain, gossip and slander even the most sworn enemies. It is also worth driving away bad thoughts from yourself while you are taking or drinking holy water: it can lose its healing properties.

On this day and on the eve of the holiday, on Epiphany, water acquires special significance - believers believe that water consecrated on these days has healing properties that saves for a whole year.

What you need to do at the Baptism of the Lord

On Epiphany Christmas Eve, January 18, according to church rules, it is necessary to fast. This post is not difficult and, most importantly, short - just one day. Until the evening liturgy (and according to other versions - up to the first star), only lenten dishes are allowed, the main of which was and is kutia. It is for Epiphany that this traditional porridge made of grains, honey, poppy seeds and dried fruits is cooked for the last time during Christmastide.

The traditional dinner on Epiphany Eve was named “ hungry kutia", But at the table, as usual, the whole family gathers, including children.
On Epiphany, January 19, the hostess sets a festive table, on which there must be meat dishes - the fast is left behind. True, alcohol on this day is not just not welcome, but is prohibited by the church.

Since water for Epiphany has a special meaning, it is customary to consecrate it in the church and collect it in wells and springs, which are consecrated during the holiday. Water from open reservoirs is also considered a saint if it was consecrated by a priest during religious procession... True, such water is still not worth drinking, but it is quite possible to sprinkle all the corners of an apartment or house, water the animals and water the flowers. It is believed that the baptismal holy water helps to cleanse from sins and even cure some diseases. This water is stored until next year and, according to believers, it does not deteriorate and does not lose its properties.
It is also important to meet the day of the Baptism of the Lord in purity, therefore, the day before, they arrange general cleaning and go to the bathhouse.
Swimming in icy water on January 19, the day of the Baptism of the Lord, is also a long-standing tradition, although the church does not consider this ritual to be mandatory. Moreover, not everyone will benefit from such a procedure, especially if you are not prepared for winter swimming. By the way, the baptism of the young Jesus by John the Baptist took place in the waters of the Jordan River, and they, as we know, are always warm.
If you baptize a child on the day of Epiphany, his life will be long and happy - this is what our ancestors believed.

What can not be done at the Baptism of the Lord

Surprisingly, there are not so many bans on Vodokhreshchi, and they all help to tune in to a positive.

- Relations with scissors belong to strange prohibitions, originally from paganism - it is believed that on January 18 and 19 they should be used with caution: you cannot cut your nails, cut your hair, and generally remove anything from the body. By popular belief so you can "cut your destiny" and spoil karma for the whole year.
- On the day of the Baptism of the Lord and the day before, on Epiphany Christmas Eve, one should not quarrel, scandalize and even bad thoughts should be driven away from oneself. If you take holy water in an angry state, it can lose its power.
- On Epiphany Christmas Eve and the day of Vodorkhreshcha, any alcohol is strictly prohibited - in this both the church and the doctors are united.
- On the day of the Baptism of the Lord, you cannot work, especially sewing, washing, knitting and so on.
- You should not borrow money from someone, or lend yourself - according to popular belief, any debt for Epiphany will last for the whole year.
- On Epiphany Christmas Eve, it is customary to guess, and dreams on the night of January 19 are considered prophetic. However, after Baptism, all fortune-telling must be stopped. It is popularly believed that fortune-telling and conspiracy after Vodokhreshcha can work in the opposite direction.

Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
How to swim in the ice hole correctly?
When and how can you collect holy water?
What to read prayers for Epiphany on January 19
Epiphany plots on January 19
Baptism of a child for Epiphany on January 19
Signs and beliefs
What can not be done 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 guess prophetic dream from 18 to 19 January
Christmas dreams by day
Pictures and cards with the Baptism of the Lord on January 19
Epiphany Poems January 19
SMS congratulations

Why Epiphany on January 19?

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

January 19 falls on January 6 to Julian calendar when the Patriarch of Constantinople blesses the waters of the Hellespont.

Celebration period: 4 days before and 8 days after.

Where did the date of January 19 and the feast of Epiphany come from for the Orthodox? History of the feast 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 Jordanian water on January 18th.

The Baptism of the Lord is also called the Epiphany. In the days of the apostles, this holiday was called "Epiphany" or "Theophany".

Icon of the Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)

Previously, Christians only celebrated the Resurrection of the Lord. After the Baptism of Rus, pagan rituals and Christian customs were mixed. Therefore, we observe today various traditions, fortune-telling with elements of paganism.

Baptism ceremonies and rituals on January 19

Bathing rite in very cold water came from the ancient Scythians. They were immersed in ice water their children for the purpose of tempering, and it was a pagan rite. After the Baptism of Rus, he was associated with Christianity and called Baptism.

Even before the adoption of Christianity in Russia, it was believed that water purifies and protects from troubles, gives life. The water was called Mother, Queen. The source of water was associated with the goddess Mokoshi and was worshiped. After the Baptism of Rus' patrons water element became Saint Paraskeva and Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Baptismal fast

Before the holiday, Orthodox Christians have a strict Christmas Eve fast.

It is cooked juicy - hungry kutia, it is cooked lean without adding oil. They eat nothing all day on Epiphany Eve, and after the appearance of the first star, the meal begins.

They start eating with kutya, mainly the rest of the dishes on the table are lean. Pies, pickles, pancakes, meat dishes and many other dishes are prepared.

Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany

King festive table is a piglet, 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 off the whole dish. Under the table, the youngest member of the family was grunting.

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

A lucky cookie meant good, and a bad cookie meant trouble or trouble. I think we can remind you that successful baked goods are not burnt or cracked. Should be golden brown and well baked.

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

On this day, the service is held in open reservoirs and rivers. For this, the men cut an ice-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 consecrate the water in the reservoir, then the service takes place near the temple.

The ice-hole is decorated, chapels are erected from ice.

When does the swimming in the ice-hole for the Baptism of Christ take place?

Many priests from the morning of January 19, after the end of the Epiphany Liturgy service, go to consecrate rivers or lakes that are in the vicinity.

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

How to swim in the ice hole correctly?

Swimming is allowed only in an ice-hole with a built entrance to the water.
It is possible only when there is a person nearby who will help you at any time.
You must not drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.
You cannot swim on an empty stomach.
You can not plunge immediately after taking the food.
You need to take a warm blanket, a blanket and clothes for changing with you.

You need to go to the last step of the Jordan staircase.
Then cross yourself and plunge into the hole three times with your head.
At the same time, pronounce the words: "In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

Water is a miraculous power that heals and helps all believers. It was believed in ancient times and now more and more people are swimming in an ice hole and crossing themselves.

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

In the end church rite pigeons 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 hours, and on January 19, when it is consecrated living water in open sources. The water remains holy until lunchtime on January 19th. Then rivers and lakes become common.

In the temple, you can collect holy water not only on the day of consecration, but also on other holidays during the week (this is how many days the holiday lasts according to the church charter).

You can also draw holy water from the tap at home. Best time for this from 00.10 a.m. to 01.30 a.m. on the night of January 18 to January 19.

You cannot be greedy and collect a lot of Epiphany water with a reserve.

What to read prayers for Epiphany on January 19

Troparion, voice 1st

In the Jordan, the Lord baptizing You, the Trinity is worship: the Parents' voice testifies to Thee, calling the beloved Son of Thee, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, communicates the affirmation of the word. Appear, Christ God, and the world is enlightened, glory to Thee.

Kontakion, voice 4th

Thou hast appeared this day more than the universe, and Thy light, O Lord, is signified on us, in the minds of those who sing Thee; you came and you appeared, the unapproachable Light.

Exaltation

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

Troparion at the consecration of water, voice 8

The voice of the Lord on the waters cries out the verb: come, receive all the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of reason. The Spirit of the fear of God, manifesting Christ.

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

As if a man came to the river, Christ the King, and accept slavish baptism, Better, from the Forerunner's hand, sin for our sake, Human-loving!

Glory, and now: To the voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, you come, Lord, receive the sight of a servant, asking for baptism, knowing no sin. Seeing Thy water and being afraid, the Forerunner was trembling, and cry out the verb: how will the lamp of Light illuminate, what hand will the slave put on the Lord? Sanctify me and water, Savior, take away the sin of the world.

Baptism plots on January 19 read with a pure heart

Epiphany conspiracies on health for water

Bring snow into the house on the night of Epiphany and wash with melt water with a request to the Lord to grant healing from diseases, health and strength. At the same time, say: "Clean and protect the Jordanian water!"

If a relative is sick, wash his clothes in melted water and ask for a cure.

Speak about your intention to go to the water in your own words or by reading a special prayer, or the prayer of Our Father. In a health conspiracy, ask for anything related to health. Thoughts must be pure and full of faith.

Conspiracy water can be added in small portions, almost drops into the bathtub. It is believed that it restores the energy shell, washes away bad energy from another person, capable of healing.

Conspiracy water removes damage and the evil eye. Therefore, it is added to the baby bath.

It is best to take water blessed at the temple. But recruited during the Baptism of Jesus Christ has no less power.

The rite of cleansing the home from negative energy with many problems and bad events.

Take holy water and walk around all corners of the rooms, sprinkle them (spray with a little liquid). It is believed to be hiding in the corners devilry... You can cross these corners at the same time. Say the words that you think are necessary according to your circumstances and from the bottom of your heart.

This will bring prosperity, luck, health to the residents and cleanse the accumulated negativity from the house.

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, the evil eye.

To pronounce these words, pouring yourself with holy water:

“The Lord was born,

I was baptized into Baptism,

Famous for the name

Jesus Christ.

Like this water

Flowing off me

So that

And all the corruption

She left me.

Now and ever

And forever and ever. Amen".

A conspiracy on a baptismal candle, or a talisman from the evil eye and disease.

Put some candles in the church. At home, melt one candle until soft. From the part of the Epiphany candle, mold a cake and stick it on the bed at the head. This will be a talisman for health and recovery.

Evil eye conspiracy 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 candle at the head of the crib. You can also talk to your child about the easy life.

Conspiracy Words:

“Ivan the Baptist baptized Christ, and Christ blessed the whole world.

Will this child grow up with serious illnesses not to know.

His troubles will be avoided, but they will not be angry with him.

People will love him, angels will keep him. "

Conspiracy for an easy life for a baby

Attach part of the candle to the diaper and say:

“Lord, the child lives for the first year, give him many easy ways in life. Give a savior angel, a guardian angel of the very best, bless the Servant of God (name) with your holy hand for a good hour, for a good time. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."

The charmed diaper is hidden from everyone so that it does not catch the eye of anyone.

Good luck conspiracy for the family

On the night of Epiphany, bring all your shoes into the apartment. Put a bowl of water near the door next to the shoes. In the morning in this water wash all the shoes on which the negative is brought from outside.

Pour out the water and speak: « Evil spirit under the ground, but kind to the ground. " In his house, water is poured out where no one walks. The apartment is in the sewer.

Rite of passage and conspiracy for wealth and money

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

“I go home with holy water,

And you, money and luck, follow me.

All the troubles and losses

Take the other side.

Key, lock, tongue.

Amen. Amen. Amen."

A conspiracy for wealth and financial well-being.

Take consecrated water from the church and walk through all the rooms, speaking the water with the words:

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

There will be losses this house will pass,

there will be prosperity every day.

It will be good luck to accompany me in everything,

I will not know failure in anything. "

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

Conspiracy while the snow melts:

“The fire will melt the pure snow and turn it into Jordanian water.

Ivan the Baptist will sanctify the water, by the grace of God bless. "

Baptism of a child for Epiphany on January 19

You can baptize a child for Epiphany (January 19). There are no prohibitions in the church on this matter. But you need to clarify the schedule of days with the clergy and make an appointment in advance.

On this day, there are many who wish, and besides, the priests bless the water, and we need to find someone who can baptize the child.

How people spend this day and what traditions they support

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

Baptism completes the period of Christmas holidays.

After the service, everyone went home, where they tried kutya. At the same time, the first who tastes kutya is the last member of the family who came. Therefore, we tried not to linger so that the whole family did not have to wait for one thing.

The hostesses sprinkled their dwelling with holy water to ward off evil spirits for the whole year.

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

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

Celebration traditions

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

On this last day of the celebration, young people go home and carol, show small theatrical performances and recite poems, sing songs. For this they receive treats from the owners of the house.

Cheerful festivities were also organized, where the girls were especially smart and beautiful.

Signs and beliefs for Epiphany on January 19

Exists folk signs, proven for centuries. Many are associated with the weather and predicting it by what the weather is like on the day of Epiphany. Usually on this day the most severe frosts.

The heat on this day is a health problem.

If there is a lot of snow, then this is good health.

Here are some signs related to the weather:

If it is clear and cold on the day of Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.

If it is cloudy and fresh, expect a bountiful harvest this year.

The thaw is for the harvest.

A clear day is a bad harvest.

If during the service it snows near the reservoir, then the year will be grain-growing and the bees will give a lot of honey.

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 - summer is dry, berries and peas will give a rich harvest.

If the wind is from the south, then the 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.

The bright stars in the sky also portend a calm year in every way.

For love and relationships, creating a family.

On this day, it serves as a good omen when they agree on a wedding. There is a saying: "Epiphany handicraft - to a happy family."

Learn about marriage

V Epiphany evening a girl needs to go outside and if she meets a young handsome guy or a man, she will soon get married.

Baptizing a person on this day is also good. The person will be happy.

You can also plunge into the hole after the 19th - this will wash away the sin committed the day before.

The bird knocking on the window reminds you to pray for the dead.

On this night, you will have a prophetic dream and you will have the opportunity to find out the future and not make mistakes if the dream was not very positive. A dream can come true in many years, so you will have time to work on mistakes in advance.

Barking dogs for money and well-being.

What can not be done at the Baptism of Christ

You cannot quarrel with holy water in your hands, otherwise it will lose its strength. And in general, at this time, everyone should be surrounded by harmony and peace.

You can not spill water and fall with it, this is a short life.

You cannot wash at home for 2 days after Epiphany and 2 weeks in rivers.

You cannot feed the chickens on the day of Epiphany, and then they will not rake the beds in spring, summer.

The Christian holiday prohibits any physical labor.

You can not get drunk on this day, but it is allowed to warm up a little.

The dead are not remembered at Epiphany, so as not to incite death. There is a special day of remembrance for this. And no matter how kind and bright your memories are, leave them for another time.

On this day, you should not shed tears, otherwise you will cry all year.

You can not sew, pick up a needle and thread or knitting needles, cut, wash.

How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19

The time of Epiphany is the most successful time 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 heaven open for Epiphany at what hours?

On this night of January 19, heaven opens and your every word and prayer will be heard and fulfilled. After the heavens are opened, the priests begin the consecration of water.

How to prepare for making a wish?

Ask for forgiveness from those you have ever hurt. You can mentally.
Thank God for supporting your whole life and for all the good things.
Before you appear in front of the open sky in the evening, put a bowl of water at home and say the following words: "at night the water itself sways." At midnight, watch the water and when it really sways, immediately go outside and ask for the most cherished and desirable from God. They say that it will definitely come true.

Ways to make a wish for the Baptism of the Lord

Scatter a handful of any small items and make a wish. Then count their number. An even number means the fulfillment of a desire.
The day before, write 12 wishes on a piece of paper and put it under your pillow overnight. Draw 3 of them at random in the morning. These will come true.
On the night before Epiphany, prophetic dreams are dreamed. Before going to bed, say out loud "Saint Samson, show your holiday dream Your Desire." If you see in a dream what you have envisioned, then it will come true.
At Epiphany, pour water into a bowl and after it starts to sway, go outside and make your wish, looking at the sky. Ask God for the most intimate.
Another way with water. Attach small pieces of paper with your desires rolled up (so that you cannot see what is written) to the edge of the dish with water. Put a non-sinking candle (tea) into the water. To which leaf the candle floats, it will come true.
Call your pet and see which paw it crosses the threshold with. If left, then what you want will come true.
On the mirror, write your desire with a bar of soap and place it under your pillow overnight. Check your mirror in the morning. If there is nothing, then this wish will come true. It is heard.
You can make a wish while swimming in the ice hole. When diving, wish whatever you want. And the next day, January 20, at three o'clock in the morning, go out into the street, ask again.
Take an aquamarine stone for a swim in icy water. It is like a bright flash - imagine it and throw it into the hole.

Most importantly, know that it is not the performance of the rituals that is important, but the belief that everything will be as you want and the belief in God, in the Higher Forces.

Just go out to the balcony, outside and looking at the starry sky, make a secret and everything will come true. It may also be the first star that will open to you. Believe in the good!

And remember that you need to think only good things that do not harm other people.

How and when are they guessing at Epiphany on January 19? Is it possible to guess on this day?

Question: When are fortune-telling at Christmas or Epiphany?

Answer: At Christmas.

On this day of the Epiphany on the 19th, it is impossible to guess in any way, otherwise it portends trouble. After January 19, it is also not allowed for 8 days.

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

Better think what you want to receive from God and the Universe. And get it all!

How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19 and on Christmastide week

Prophetic dreams are considered true, made from Thursday to Friday and on the eve of church great holidays, including Baptism.

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 attitude is important. Indicate for yourself what you want to see. Formulate the question clearly and repeat it several times to yourself. With this thought, and fall asleep.

It is better to go to bed immediately after you redo all your household chores. Do not watch TV, otherwise the impression of the watched film or program may emerge in a dream. Your state is peaceful and calm. you are ready to receive important information about your future.

It will not be superfluous to ventilate the room before going to bed and add a little aroma with the help of aromatic oils. Light an aroma lamp with the soothing properties of lavender oil (good for meditation), ylang ylang with a sedative effect. The oils of patchouli, orange, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, chamomile, bergamot, 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 separate room and beds.

In the morning, immediately remember in the smallest detail your dream, as it can be easily forgotten. Then interpret it in relation to your question. It is useful to put paper and a pen next to you in the evening. As soon as you wake up, you can write down what you dreamed about. Then you will definitely not forget the small details. Dream books and your intuition will help in interpretation.

Remember that a dream that you don't like is not programming for the future, but a warning of what to fear and how not to act. Therefore, take any dream positively and positively.

There are also special conspiracies for a prophetic dream.

“I go to bed on the night of (day of the week) under the Siam mountain. Three angels overhead: one hears, the second sees, the third will tell me. "
Put a small round mirror under the pillow, saying the words: "As light and shadow are reflected in it, so the answer to a question will be reflected in my dream."

Christmas dreams by day - what kind of dreams we see during Christmas week.

From January 9 to January 10 - about well-being, the fulfillment of desires, about the family hearth. The answer to the question about the fate of loved ones.

From January 11 to January 12 - about financial difficulties, or vice versa about wealth, about raising a position at work.

From January 16 to January 17, they don't make any plans. The dream itself will tell you what awaits you and what difficulties you will face.

Pictures and cards with the Baptism of the Lord on January 19

Download for free beautiful pictures, photos, postcards and send your loved ones and friends with congratulations. Below are some verses you can use in your letters.

Beautiful cards with congratulations text and poems

Animated greeting cards

Epiphany Poems January 19

Congratulations to Epiphany on January 19 funny and funny

Get ready for the holiday -

Very cheerful, healthy,

To swim in the ice hole

And stay healthy!

Happy Epiphany Day

All who honor him!

And we wish you health

Joy, everything, everything ...

Grab the keg this day

To the church, hurry up

And consecrated water

Pour it from the heart!

Do not yawn at Epiphany,

Dip your ass in the hole!

Let Epiphany water

Will give you health for years!

With the Baptism of the Lord!

Happy Baptism, people!

Fuck you all on a platter!

Fuck a little pig

To the pig - vodka,

To vodka - caviar,

To the caviar - a crust of bread,

Spread the bread with butter,

And, God bless you!

Do not yawn at Epiphany

Dip your priests into the hole,

So that until the new Baptism

The sensations remained!

With the Baptism of the Lord!

On Epiphany Day - smile

Rejoice in holy water

But do not get carried away beyond measures

Ice cold water!

May the Lord bless

But don't get bronchitis!

With the Baptism of the Lord!

Girls jump into the ice hole at night,

Naked priests loom!

The peasants follow them,

Here's an old grandfather, too!

After all, Voditsa is holy now,

It is useful for health!

And Epiphany frosts

Make you laugh through your tears!

With the Baptism of the Lord!

In the family I wish you light and love,

With friends of kindness and understanding,

Find solutions in Baptism,

So that the Lord appreciated your efforts.

Beautiful and congratulations on the baptism of January 19 SMS short in verse in four lines

SMS congratulations on the Baptism of the Lord

I congratulate you 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

Souls of easy cleansing

And God's blessing!

Love and Faith will save the world,

The soul will find its peace!

When the Baptism occurs,

I congratulate you on your cleansing!

Congratulations

Christ Blessing,

Comes to pass today

In the Baptism of the Lord!

Congratulations on your Baptism sincerely,

Do good you do every day,

Live always positively and amicably,

Nice, dignified, generous!

Let the Epiphany frosts

Take away trouble and tears

And add fun to life

Happiness, joy, luck!

Relatives, friends, sister, parents and others - for all occasions.

Friends

Today is Holy Baptism,

The bodies of the sinful wash,

I congratulate you my friends,

And I wish for the days to come

Good health to you,

Live in peace and love!

More spiritual strength

And what would God forgive sins!

For parents

Mom and Dad, my people are relatives,

Congratulations on your Epiphany!

Join you dear

I wish you a sacred sacrament!

To be healthy in soul and body,

So that happiness does not leave you,

And forget about your problems!

Having plunged into holy water once!

Brother

Beloved, my dear brother,

With the baptism of saints you!

I congratulate, be glad

You celebrate the whole world, loving!

I wish you happiness, peace and light,

And the fulfillment of all desires

To be rich, but at the same time

I have not lost my spiritual knowledge!

To beloved husband

In Epiphany the sky parted,

And God smiled from above!

And wherever you are on a holiday,

I wish he touched you

With an easy, holy and kind hand,

Beloved, my dear husband!

Don't be afraid to wash your body

And renew the soul with water,

After all, this is a holy cause

Be clean in 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 give you patience!

Faith, Truth and Health

Congratulations to all with love!

I congratulate you on your baptism!

Water lighting tonight

Will help us to be born again!

Wash your faces first

Then step into the water

Connecting with nature!

Plunge into it you boldly

Health to mind and body!

Angel touches the soul

When a person plunges into the water!

In the Baptism of the Lord,

Which happened today!

Health for you for many years

God's blessings are always!

Great happiness, purity,

And so that your dreams come true!

Little sister

My dear little sister

Congratulations on your Baptism!

May the Lord protect you

It only gives happiness in life!

Much joy and health

So that the soul lives only with love!

Let's throw off our clothes

Let's dive into the sacred water

We will always live with hope

That we will find our happiness!

Let the soul be filled with light

And it will become easy at times!

I ask God about it

Congratulations on your Baptism!

On the bright Epiphany holiday,

There are different people

Wash yourself with holy water,

Reborn as a soul!

On this day I wish you health

And for you and for your loved ones,

So that there is no pain in life,

So that there is no risk in life!

To relatives

Congratulations to your family on Epiphany,

With this God's blessing!

Be happy, kind to people,

Be affectionate and sweet!

Then all love will return to you,

And it will turn out to be good for you.

Because on Epiphany night,

All the bad goes away!

Friends

John baptized Jesus,

And passed on the rite to the centuries,

And Baptism became a holiday,

Immersion in holy water!

I congratulate you my friends,

And I wish for long days

For the soul of peace and happiness,

Do not meet in life with bad weather!

Send congratulations to others,

And God give you all patience!

Sister

On Baptism, my dear sister

If you believe in a miracle

It will come, I know it

Desires will come true!

After all, this is a holiday for the soul,

It only brings good, believe me

And do not rush to sleep at night,

Miracle open all the doors!

The miracle of spiritual birth

Comes to pass at Baptism!

We will be the happiest

Beautiful in body and soul!

Congratulations on a wonderful holiday

And I wish you not to waste your strength,

And live with your soul in harmony,

And you don't need more for happiness!

Do not forget about your soul,

She also needs an update

And even when there are not enough days

Take care of her with inspiration!

And in the Baptism of the Lord,

You need to bring a gift to your soul -

Wash her in water today

Thus, to find happiness!

I congratulate you my friends,

Happy Baptism today!

Jesus said - be baptized,

This is a good destination

The people responded at once,

And the ice split open like a cross!

Congratulations to all of you,

And I wish you all peace!

The good news has spread

The Baptism of the Lord takes place,

And people gathered, countless,

By the holy water today!

I congratulate you on the holiday,

Baptism is a good deed

And I beg God for you,

So that he gave peace to the soul!

Great health to the body,

Always forgiveness for misdeeds!

Never be idle

And more communication with friends!

Into the holy waters of Jordan

Jesus came in, to become baptized,

And under the hands of John

Found another soul to become!

And he advised the people

Be baptized with water,

To find freedom for your soul

Health to the body, peace to the mind!

And I wish you on this holiday

Find peace and find peace

So as not to rush around the world,

And not to go astray!

Forget all the sorrows of sorrow,

Wait only for happiness ahead

So that the body of water is cleansed,

Leaving the bad behind!

For parents

My dear parents,

You accept my congratulations!

On a holiday - the Lord's Baptism,

The birth of a human soul!

I wish you well-being,

So that evil disasters pass you by!

Health, happiness and love,

God save you and save you!

The Great Baptism

Our soul is salvation,

I wish everyone joy

And be with God in goodness!

So that the children are healthy

So that there is peace in the whole wide world!

So that people believe in a miracle

Then we will all be happy!

Close

Baptism occurs

Washing our souls,

All sins are forgiven us

Life begins in a new way!

I wish you this goodness,

I wish you this joy!

Be happy my beloved

My loved ones, kind, lovely!

For those who perform the ceremony.

The sacrament is being accomplished today

The angels in the sky are singing

Great Baptism of the Lord

Rejoicing, people rejoice!

I ardently congratulate you on him,

And after a great bath,

I wish the body health

And a great relief to the soul!

Great happiness will appear to us

It will dispel all bad weather

Through the Baptism of the Lord,

Which will take place today!

And I, friends, I congratulate you,

I wish the soul to be born again

May happiness be with you

A reward for good deeds!

Receive Christ's blessing

Plunge into holy waters

Listen to the chant

Finding freedom of the soul!

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!

Still health for their children,

May the Lord protect their tender!

Congratulations on the Baptism with love,

I know that it will bring you happiness!

Forget grievances and quarrels,

Unnecessary conversations

Let's wash in Jordan today

On the day of the Baptism of the Lord!

I wish everyone health

And I congratulate you on the holiday!

The frost is cracking on the street

But our people are always in a hurry

On a holiday - holy Baptism,

To perform ablution!

To plunge into the icy water,

And wake up clean tomorrow!

Congratulations,

Let the angel into the heart!

To be born of water and the Spirit,

Holy water helps!

This is what Jesus said to Nicodemus,

I will take it upon myself to tell you.

Don't be afraid of the water in the Jordan,

Only we will become healthier!

Feel free to be baptized,

And my sincere congratulations!

Baptism deservedly occupies one of the main places among all holidays in Orthodoxy. This celebration carries a huge meaning, which is why there is a large number of rules that must be observed on this day.

Many people believe that the most important Orthodox holiday is Easter. However, this is not the case. Many people remember about Baptism, but few people know that each holiday has its own foundations and traditions imposed by the church. To understand the meaning of an important celebration, which is celebrated on a large scale, you need to get acquainted with biblical legends... To get acquainted with the essence of Baptism, it is important to know its history.

history of the holiday

In the Christian faith, this festival is one of the three dominant ones. It is also often called Epiphany.

This is the day when the Son of God appeared before all the people of the earth and was baptized. And it was after this great event that He began to carry the preaching of God to mankind, forever changing the world.

When John the Baptist asked Christ why for the son of the Lord himself to perform such a rite, He replied that it was necessary and very important, because now He is a man and must live accordingly, showing by his example how important it is for everyone to undergo the rite of baptism.

The baptism of the Son of God took place in the Jordan River. This was the greatest moment in the life of the Christian people. In reality, it was not the Jordan who sacredly baptized Christ, but Jesus the waters of the Jordan.

Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany:

What you can and cannot do on the day of Epiphany

All Christians Know important rules and the traditional rites of Baptism, which for centuries have not changed their essence and meaning.

When collecting holy water, it is important to do it without showing greed, knowing when to stop. Such behavior not only shows disrespect for other Orthodox believers, but is also considered a sin and is condemned by the church.

Consecrated water is special. It should not be diluted with other drinks, as it will lose its miraculous power... It's the same with your thoughts and thoughts:

when you drink holy water, you cannot think about something bad, evil and insidious, otherwise the divine power will not work. Also, in no case should you allow yourself to swear and be in a bad mood.

On the very day of Epiphany, January 19, any fortune-telling and conspiracies are strictly prohibited. Predictions and various magical rituals are frowned upon by the church, so don't make Heavenly Father angry again.

Everything that is connected with the great and bright arrival of Christ in our world requires a special attitude and participation, including holy water. Only sincere and kind person deserves absolute harmony in life, happiness and joy.

Treat the holiday and all its traditions with special respect and recognition: read the words of the prayer, drink the blessed water, and be with God in your thoughts.

Signs for Epiphany on January 19: what can and cannot be done are not so numerous, but they definitely exist. Recall that it is on January 19, every year that Orthodox believers celebrate Baptism, while Catholics and other confessions celebrate this event on January 6, because they have the date of the Nativity of Christ on December 25 (at Orthodox Christmas Christ is celebrated on January 7).

Baptism is an ancient and important church event, to which special attention has always been paid in Russia. However, this holiday is actively celebrated by believers all over the world. It has been installed since the days of the apostles. With the date of Epiphany, January 19, the period called Christmastide ends. The celebration of Epiphany begins on Christmas Eve, January 18. For any holiday, the recipe is relevant,

Important! One of the traditions of the holiday on January 19 is the Great Blessing of Water. People go to church to collect holy water. Of course, it is better to come to the temple in advance and attend the service. Moreover, solemn services begin on Christmas Eve, January 18. After them, the water is consecrated in honor of the great holiday.

Take home a lot of Epiphany water, and stock up on it. All the same, this is spiritual food and one should not be greedy here.
Carry out various Christmas divination... The tradition of fortune-telling has been preserved among the people since pagan times, Christian church does not recognize such rituals. But, all the same, the people have preserved time for fortune-telling - this is the Christmastide period from January 6 to January 18. That is, on the very feast of Epiphany on January 19, it is no longer possible to guess.
Dilute holy water. This is considered just a bad omen; the clergy also recommend not to get carried away with such dilution.
Collecting Epiphany water, you can not think about something bad, especially swear. If such a bad thing happens, then the water will lose its sanctity.
Wash on the very feast of Epiphany, and then for another two days.

Separately, it is worth noting the signs for Baptism: what can be done and what can not be fortune-telling already for sure, starting from January 19 onwards, it is categorically impossible to carry out. Even on the day of Epiphany, one cannot cry, otherwise, throughout the year such a person will constantly shed tears.

Be sure to go to church services.
Observe the fast during Christmas Eve. You can eat any plant-based food, giving up meat, dairy products, and fish.
Collect holy water with good thoughts and in small quantities.
Making the sign of the cross.
Swim in a consecrated ice hole to wash away your sins.

It is also customary on the holiday of January 19 to sprinkle holy water that has just been brought from the church on your home. This will help the family to lead a godly and godly life throughout the year, as well as cleanse the house of all negative forces.

Here again it is important to emphasize that holy water is a church shrine, which should be treated with awe and reverence. Such water, in whatever vessel it is, does not deteriorate for many years. Store baptismal water in the red corner.

By the way, signs for Epiphany on January 19: what can and cannot be done at home there is another ritual. It is necessary to draw crosses for the mistress of the house over the windows and doors in order to protect her home from evil forces.

Traditions for Baptism in Russia

We have listed the main signs, you can and cannot, although, of course, this is far from full list... In Russia, many different rituals have always been associated with this important day.

For example, in honor of the holiday, pigeons were released as a sign of Divine grace that descended on Jesus Christ during the Baptismal ceremony. After the first church bell ringing on January 19, it was decided to light the stove, this helped to save the house from fire in the new year.

As for the ice-hole for swimming, which is called "Jordan", it was prepared a week before the holiday. A wormwood was cut in the river, then a cross was cut out and a cross made of ice was placed over the ice-hole. Also, from the ice, the craftsmen sawed out a throne, the royal gates, which were additionally decorated with spruce branches.

These are the main signs for Epiphany on January 19: what can be done and what is not, which should be studied without fail. May the kind in your family Orthodox customs Epiphany celebrations are preserved and passed down from generation to generation.