Epiphany rituals: what is possible and what is not? What can you do on baptism on January 19
To commemorate this bright event, a holiday was established, which is otherwise called Epiphany. The event is celebrated annually on the same date.
- Epiphany rites and traditions
- Make a wish for Epiphany
- Folk signs for Epiphany
When does the blessing of water occur?
Church holidays, as a rule, begin in the second half of the previous day. Therefore, in churches and temples, the consecration of water begins after the morning service during Epiphany Eve, the procedure continues on the day of the celebration - January 19 at the end of the liturgy.
The clergy claim that the water blessed on Christmas Eve is in no way inferior in its miraculous powers to the water blessed on the day of Epiphany itself. Holy water can heal a person from fatal diseases, fulfill his innermost dreams, and bestow good luck.
Water blessed at Epiphany is used in small doses throughout the current year until the next holiday. Holy water is sprinkled on the corners of the apartment to cleanse it of negativity; this liquid can fill the home with powerful positive energy. The consecrated liquid should be drunk in small sips, but pouring it under your feet and washing dirty objects on this day is extremely undesirable.
Epiphany rites and traditions
The main world Christian tradition on the Epiphany holiday is the solemn procession of the cross to the Jordan River, where the baptism of Christ took place. On this day, Christians from all over the world gather and march to holy places. Having reached the river, people wash themselves in its waters, cleansing themselves of sins and sinful thoughts.
But not always a person has the opportunity to join the world procession of the Cross. Therefore, in all Russian cities and villages, swimming is carried out in local rivers. The immersion is carried out in three stages, with each dive it is necessary to pronounce the words of the sacred text: “I plunge in the name of the Father; I immerse myself in the name of the Son, I immerse myself in the name of the Holy Spirit.” Those who do not have the courage and health to plunge into icy water sprinkle themselves with the holy liquid, while saying prayers.
A special ice hole for swimming is called Jordan.
It is worth noting that dipping into Jordan is a folk, not a church tradition. Church ministers claim that any water on this sacred day becomes holy. Therefore, you can wash your face even with ordinary tap water, while reading a prayer and believing with all your heart in liberation from sins.
Those who regularly swim in the Jordan at Epiphany should keep in mind the following rules:
You can start swimming after the evening service on January 18;
for safety reasons, diving is carried out only in special places equipped for these purposes, after the consecration ceremony has been carried out;
before starting the dive, you should say the Lord’s Prayer;
the immersion is carried out completely, together with the head, after which you should cross yourself three times;
It is advisable to purchase special shirts for swimming; you should not carry out this procedure in shorts and bathing suits;
On the eve of the dive, it is recommended to eat well, but not to overeat; after the procedure, it is advisable to drink a cup of hot tea.
Not everyone can plunge into ice water. There are some diseases that are a contraindication to such a procedure. You should not dive into an ice hole if you have a cold, hypertension, or chronic skin diseases.
It is noted that the water on the day of Epiphany becomes different, it is softer and more pleasant to the taste. This applies not only to holy water, but also to any other water, even the one that flows from the tap. Throughout the holiday, you can draw water directly from the tap, noting the improvement in its properties. On this day, the water becomes tastier and cleaner.
What to do on Epiphany and Epiphany Eve
The celebration of Epiphany is accompanied by several rituals and traditions. It is very important to observe strict fasting on the day before the festival. Epiphany Christmas Eve comes on January 18, popularly this date is called “Hungry Kutia”. On Christmas Eve, the only dish is considered to be kutia, made from cereals. You cannot add butter or milk to it; it must be lean. Eating kutya is allowed only after sunset. Even water should be consumed in limited quantities at this time.
But on Christmas Eve you should prepare for the celebration, and for Epiphany itself there should be at least 12 types of dishes on the table. Baptism is celebrated at a luxuriously set table, which must include meat dishes.
Holy water brought from the church is necessary for sprinkling all the corners in the room; this procedure will save a person’s family from illnesses and troubles for the whole year. It is believed that people baptized on January 19 are in good health and live happily ever after. Epiphany is an ideal holiday for reconciliation; if a person is in a quarrel with someone, then on this day you need to forget about differences and reconcile.
What not to do on the day of Epiphany
Epiphany is a sacred holiday; on this bright day you cannot be depressed, suffer and be sad, otherwise the whole year will be sad. On this day, such a quality as all-forgiveness, which Christ preached, is highly valued, therefore it is very important to be able to forgive your offenders; you should not be offended or quarrel on this great day.
On Epiphany you cannot do dirty things related to water. Since any water on Epiphany is holy, there is no need to desecrate it, wash floors with it, or wash clothes. For three more days after the celebration, the water can retain its properties; it cannot be desecrated during this time. It is better to postpone any work for this period.
You can tell fortunes on the eve of Epiphany, but on the holy day itself it is not recommended. There is a belief that if you tell fortunes on Epiphany Day, you can predict fate not for the better. You should not read conspiracies on this day, the church is categorically against such actions, you should not go against its canons, especially on holy days.
You cannot drink alcoholic beverages on the holy day, even if they are not strong. It is not recommended to use obscene words; any negativity should be driven away from yourself, especially before you start swimming in the ice hole.
Make a wish for Epiphany
On the night of January 18-19, anyone can make a wish; if the plan is full of pure thoughts, then it will come true, since on this holy day the heavens heed the requests of sincerely believing people. In order for the Lord to hear the one asking, his desires should not contain the desire to harm someone, he cannot ask for material benefits, just as he cannot demand undeserved honor.
Before making a wish, you need to read the Lord’s Prayer while standing in front of the icon, then you should voice your request. If the request is pure and truly necessary for the person asking, it will be fulfilled.
Folk signs for Epiphany
There are several popular beliefs and signs for Epiphany that will help predict the weather and the future.
Our ancestors believed in the following signs:
On the night of Epiphany, you should look at the starry sky; bright stars indicate that the summer will be dry and spring will come early;
if Epiphany night falls on the new moon, there is a danger of spring floods, spring will come late, summer will be cool;
if there are severe frosts on Epiphany, and they are stronger than at Christmas, then the year will be fruitful;
Epiphany snow has healing properties;
if dogs bark loudly in the vicinity on the night of January 19, this portends a successful financial year;
a lot of snow fell for the Epiphany holiday - it will be a grain year.
In order to scare away evil from their homes, our ancestors painted crosses over the doors and windows. This custom continues to this day. You cannot leave shoes outside the door on Epiphany night, this can lead to illness.
In order to have a lot of happiness and love in your personal life, since ancient times in Rus', weddings were held during the period from Epiphany to Maslenitsa. A person born on Epiphany Day will be healthy and happy.
All signs and beliefs have deep roots; our ancestors sacredly believed in them. But to believe in them or not is everyone’s business. Epiphany is a holy holiday that is best celebrated among your friends and loved ones.
Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
How to swim in an ice hole correctly?
When and how can you collect holy water?
What prayers to read for Epiphany on January 19
Conspiracies for Epiphany January 19
Baptism of a child on Epiphany January 19
Signs and beliefs
What not to do at the Baptism of Christ
How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19
Is it possible to guess on this day?
How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19
Yuletide dreams by day
Pictures and cards with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 19
Poems for Epiphany January 19
SMS congratulations
Why is Epiphany on January 19?
At the end of the 4th century, Rome was the first to break the ancient tradition when they began to celebrate on different days. Then other cities and countries picked up this innovation.
January 19 falls on January 6 according to the Julian calendar, when the Patriarch of Constantinople sanctifies the waters of the Hellespont.
Celebration period: 4 days before and 8 days after.
Where did the date January 19 and the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany come from? The history of the holiday of Epiphany on January 19.
January 19 is the day of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the sacred waters of the Jordan River. This is the 13th day from the birth of Jesus Christ. This answers the question: what is Jordan water on January 18th.
The Baptism of the Lord is also called Epiphany. In the time of the apostles, this holiday was called “Epiphany” or “Theophany”.
Icon of the Epiphany (Baptism of the Lord)
Previously, Christians celebrated only the Resurrection of the Lord. After the Baptism of Rus', pagan rites and Christian customs were mixed. Therefore, today we observe various traditions, fortune telling with elements of paganism.
Rituals and rituals for Epiphany on January 19
The ritual of bathing in very cold water came from the ancient Scythians. They immersed their children in ice water for the purpose of hardening and this was a pagan rite. After the Baptism of Rus', it was associated with Christianity and called Baptism.
Even before the adoption of Christianity in Rus', it was believed that water cleanses and protects from harm, and gives life. Water was called Mother, Queen. The source of water was associated with the goddess Mokoshi and she was worshiped. After the Baptism of Rus', Saint Paraskeva and Nicholas the Wonderworker became the patrons of the water element.
Fasting for baptism
Before the holiday, Orthodox Christians strictly fast on Christmas Eve.
It is prepared juicy - hungry kutia, it is prepared lean without adding oil. They don’t eat anything all day on Epiphany Eve, and after the first star appears, the meal begins.
They start eating with kutya; most of the other dishes on the table are lean. Pies, pickles, pancakes, meat dishes and many other dishes are prepared.
Traditional dishes for the feast of Epiphany
The king of the festive table is the pig; this dish is placed in the center of the table. The owner, who is also the head of the family, distributed pieces to everyone, breaking them off from the whole dish. Under the table, the youngest member of the family grunted.
In the morning, on an empty stomach, Lenten cookies baked in the shape of a cross were consumed and washed down with holy water. At the same time, unsuccessful baked goods were not eaten by people, but were given to street birds as food.
A successful cookie meant good things, and an unsuccessful one meant problems or misfortune. I think we can remind you that successful baked goods are not burnt or cracked. Should be golden brown and well baked.
Then honey pancakes or pancakes were served on the table without fail. Eating such pancakes meant attracting a lot of money.
On this day, Divine services are held in open reservoirs and rivers. To do this, men cut a hole in the shape of a cross. The name of such an ice hole is Jordan. The priest blesses the water. If it is not possible to bless the water in the reservoir, the service takes place near the temple.
The ice hole is decorated, chapels are built from ice.
When does swimming in the ice hole take place on Epiphany?
On the morning of January 19, after the Epiphany Liturgy ends, many priests go to bless rivers or lakes that are nearby.
The rite of blessing of water consists of reading prayers and immersing the cross in water three times.
How to swim in an ice hole correctly?
- Swimming is allowed only in an ice hole with a built entrance to the water.
- You can only do it when there is a person nearby who will help you at any time.
- You cannot drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.
- You cannot swim on an empty stomach.
- You should not take a dip immediately after eating food.
- You need to take a warm blanket, blanket and clothes for changing with you.
- You need to reach the last step of the Jordan stairs.
- Then cross yourself and plunge your head into the hole three times.
- 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. This was believed in ancient times and now more and more people are bathing in the ice hole and being baptized.
In addition to the ritual of bathing (Baptism), many Orthodox Christians collect water in their dishes for storage.
At the end of the church ceremony, doves are released - a symbol of the renewal of the old and the end of the holiday.
When and how can you collect holy water?
Water is considered blessed from January 18 on Epiphany Eve on the eve of Epiphany in the church from 18 o'clock, and on January 19, when living water in open sources is blessed. The water remains holy until lunchtime on January 19th. Then rivers and lakes become normal.
In the temple you can collect holy water not only on the day of consecration, but also on other holidays during the week (the number of days the holiday lasts according to the church charter).
You can also get holy water from your tap at home. Best time to do this from 00.10 hours to 01.30 hours on the night from January 18 to January 19.
You cannot be greedy and take too much baptismal water in reserve.
What prayers to read for Epiphany on January 19
Troparion, tone 1
In the Jordan, baptized to You, Lord, Trinitarian adoration appeared: for the voice of your parents testified to You, naming Your beloved Son, and the Spirit, in the form of a dove, announced your words of affirmation. Appear, O Christ our God, and the world is enlightened, glory to Thee.
Kontakion, tone 4
Thou hast appeared this day to the universe, and Thy light, O Lord, has appeared upon us, in the minds of those who sing Thee; You came and you appeared, the unapproachable Light.
Greatness
We magnify You, Life-Giving Christ, for our sake now baptized in the flesh by John in the waters of the Jordan.
Troparion for the Blessing of Waters, tone 8
The voice of the Lord cries out on the waters, saying: Come, all of you, receive the Spirit of wisdom, the Spirit of understanding. The Spirit of the fear of God, who appeared as Christ.
Today the waters are sanctified by nature, and the Jordan is divided, and its streams return, the Lord is baptized in vain.
As a man came to the river, O Christ the King, and sought to receive servile baptism, O Blessed One, from the hand of the Forerunner, a sin for our sake, Lover of mankind!
Glory, and now: To the voice of him crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord, you have come, O Lord, taking on the form of a slave, asking for baptism, not knowing sin. Seeing Thee the waters and being afraid, the Forerunner was trembling and cried out, saying: How will the lamp of Light illuminate, how will the slave lay his hand on the Master? Sanctify the waters for me, O Savior, take away the sin of the world.
Read conspiracies for Epiphany on January 19 with a pure heart
Epiphany spells for health on water
Bring snow into the house on the night of Epiphany and wash yourself with melt water, asking the Lord to grant healing from illnesses, health and strength. At the same time, say: “Cleanse and protect Jordanian water!”
If a relative is sick, wash his clothes in melt water and ask for a cure.
Speak about your intention for the water in your own words or by reading a special prayer or the Lord’s Prayer. In a health spell, ask for everything related to health. Thoughts must be pure and full of faith.
The charmed water can be added in small portions, almost drops, to the bathtub. It is believed that it restores the energy shell, washes away bad energy from another person, and is capable of healing.
Charmed water removes damage and the evil eye. Therefore, it is added to the baby’s bathtub.
It is best to take water blessed at the temple. But that gained during the Baptism of Jesus Christ has no less power.
A ritual of cleansing the home from negative energy in the event of many problems and bad events.
Take holy water and walk around all the corners of the rooms, sprinkle them (sprinkle with a small amount of liquid). It is believed that evil spirits hide in the corners. You can cross these corners at the same time. Speak the words that you consider necessary according to your circumstances and from the bottom of your heart.
This will bring prosperity, luck, health to the residents of the house and cleanse them of accumulated negativity.
Start at the front door and end at the front door.
Epiphany water from the temple (it is good to collect from 7 temples) removes damage and the evil eye.
Say these words while dousing yourself with holy water:
"The Lord was born,
Baptized at Epiphany,
Became famous for the name
Jesus Christ.
Like this water
Dripping off me
So that
And all the damage
She left me.
Now and forever
And forever and ever. Amen".
A spell on an Epiphany candle, or a talisman against the evil eye and disease.
Light a few candles in the church. At home, melt one candle until soft. Make a cake from a piece of the Epiphany candle and stick it on the bed at the head of the bed. This will be a talisman for health and recovery.
Evil eye spell for children
With the help of the Epiphany candle, they protect the baby from damage and the evil eye in the same way, by sticking a piece of the candle at the head of the crib. You can also tell your child to have an easy life.
Conspiracy words:
“Ivan the Baptist baptized Christ, and Christ blessed the whole world.
This child will grow up not knowing any serious illnesses.
His troubles will pass and they will not hold any grudges against him.
People will love him, angels will protect him.”
Plot for an easy life for a baby
Attach part of the candle to the diaper and say:
“Lord, the child is in his first year of life, give him many easy paths in life. Give the savior angel, the guardian angel the best, with your holy hand, bless the Servant of God (name) for a good hour, for a good time. Key, lock, tongue. Amen. Amen. Amen."
The charmed diaper hides from everyone so that it does not catch anyone's eyes.
Good luck spell for family
On the night of Epiphany, bring all shoes into the apartment. Place a bowl of water near the door next to your shoes. In the morning, in this water, wash all shoes that carry negativity from outside.
Pour out the water and say: “The evil spirit is underground, and the good spirit is on the earth.” In your house, water spills out where no one goes. There is a sewer in the apartment.
Ritual and conspiracy for wealth and money
There is also a conspiracy for good luck and financial prosperity, which is read on January 19 when leaving the church with blessed water:
“I’m going home with holy water,
And you, money and luck, are behind me.
All the troubles and losses
Go to the other side.
Key, lock, tongue.
Amen. Amen. Amen."
Conspiracy for wealth and financial well-being.
Take blessed water from the church and walk through all the rooms, chanting the water with the words:
“Holy water came to the house and brought me prosperity.
There will be losses in this house,
there will be abundance coming every day.
Luck will accompany me in everything,
I will never fail in anything, I know.”
Then place this water overnight in the most important place in the apartment, and wash your face with it in the morning.
Conspiracy while the snow melts:
“Fire will melt pure snow and turn it into Jordanian water.
Ivan the Baptist will sanctify the water and bless it with God’s grace.”
Baptism of a child on Epiphany January 19
You can baptize a child on Epiphany (January 19). There are no prohibitions in the church regarding this matter. But you need to check the daily schedule with the clergy and sign up in advance.
On this day there are many people who want it, and besides, the priests bless the water and you need to find someone who can baptize the child.
How do people spend this day and what traditions do they support?
On this day, people do not work as usual, but devote it to good deeds and prayers.
Baptism ends the Yuletide period.
After the service, everyone went home, where they tried kutya. Moreover, the first person to taste kutya is the last family member to arrive. Therefore, we tried not to delay so that the whole family did not have to wait for one.
Housewives sprinkled their homes with holy water to ward off evil spirits for the whole year.
Snow was endowed with the same properties as water. It was thrown into drying wells and washed with it to give health and beauty to the skin. Women washed themselves with holy water and believed that it would preserve their beauty.
If you are in church on the 19th, light a candle in a quiet corner. This will bring good luck to you and your family.
Celebration traditions
If Christmastide is a fun celebration with folk festivities and fortune-telling, then Epiphany is the final day of celebration.
On this last day of celebration, young people go from house to house and sing carols, show small theatrical performances and recite rhymes, sing songs. For this they receive treats from the owners of the house.
Merry celebrations were also organized, where the girls were especially elegant and beautiful.
Signs and beliefs for Epiphany on January 19
There are folk signs that have been tested for centuries. Many are connected with the weather and predicting it by what the weather is like on the day of Epiphany. Usually this day is the most severe frost.
Warmth on this day means a health problem.
If there is a lot of snow, then this is for good health.
Here are some weather-related signs:
If it is clear and cold on the day of Epiphany, then the summer will be dry.
If it is cloudy and fresh, then expect a bountiful harvest this year.
A thaw means the harvest.
A clear day means a bad harvest.
If it snows near the pond during the service, then the year will be fertile and the bees will produce a lot of honey.
The trees are covered with frost - in spring it is better to sow winter crops on the same day of the week.
There are many stars in the sky - the summer is dry, berries and peas will give a rich harvest.
If the wind is from the south, then summer will be with thunderstorms.
If the sky is bright and starry, then summer will be hot, spring will be early, and autumn will be warm and long this year.
Bright stars in the sky also foretell a calm year in all respects.
For love and relationships, creating a family.
On this day, it is a good omen when a wedding is agreed upon. There is a saying: “Epiphany handshake leads to a happy family.”
Find out about marriage
On Epiphany evening, a girl needs to go out and if she meets a young handsome guy or man, she will soon get married.
It is also good to baptize a person on this day. The person will be happy.
You can also plunge into the ice hole after the 19th - this will wash away the sin committed the day before.
A bird knocking on the window reminds you to pray for the dead.
This night you will have a prophetic dream and you will have the opportunity to find out the future and avoid making mistakes if the dream was not very positive. The dream may come true after many years, so you will have time to work on your mistakes in advance.
Barking dogs mean money and prosperity.
What not to do at the Baptism of Christ
You cannot swear with holy water in your hands, otherwise it will lose its power. And in general, at this time everyone should be surrounded by harmony and peace.
You cannot spill water and fall with it, this will lead to a short life.
You cannot do laundry at home for 2 days after Epiphany and in rivers for 2 weeks.
You cannot feed chickens on the day of Epiphany and then they will not rake the beds in the spring and summer.
The Christian holiday prohibits any physical labor.
You can't get drunk on this day, but you are allowed to warm up a little.
The dead are not remembered at Epiphany, so as not to invite death. There is a special day of remembrance for this. And no matter how good and bright your memories are, leave them for another time.
You should not shed tears on this day, otherwise you will cry all year.
You cannot sew, pick up a needle and thread or knitting needles, cut, or wash.
How to make a wish for Epiphany on January 19
The time of Epiphany is the most fortunate hour when you can make a wish and it will be heard and fulfilled. Therefore, you also need to prepare for this sacrament and correctly formulate your aspirations and dreams.
When does the sky open for Epiphany at what time?
On this night of January 19, the heavens open and your every word and prayer will be heard and fulfilled. After the heavens open, the priests begin the blessing of water.
How to prepare for making a wish?
- Ask for forgiveness from those you have ever offended. You can do it mentally.
- Thank God for supporting your entire life and for all the good things.
- Before appearing in front of the open sky in the evening, place a bowl of water at home and say the following words: “at night the water itself will sway.” At midnight, watch the water and when it really ripples, immediately go outside and ask God for what is most cherished and desired. They say that it will definitely come true.
Ways to make a wish for Epiphany
- Scatter a handful of any small objects and make a wish. Then count their number. An even number means the fulfillment of a wish.
- The day before, write 12 wishes on pieces of paper and place them under your pillow at night. In the morning, draw 3 of them at random. These will come true.
- On the night before Epiphany, I have prophetic dreams. Before going to bed, say out loud “Saint Samson, show your holiday dream your Desire.” If you see in a dream what you wished for, then it will come true.
- On Epiphany, pour water into a bowl and after it begins to sway, go outside and make your wish while looking at the sky. Ask God for the most secret things.
- Another method is with water. Attach folded (so that what is written) small pieces of paper with your wishes are folded up to the edge of the dish with water. Place a non-sinking candle (tea candle) in the water. Whichever leaf the candle floats to will come true.
- Call your pet and see which paw it crosses the threshold with. If left, then what you want will come true.
- Write your aspirations on the mirror with a piece of soap and place it under your pillow at night. Check the mirror in the morning. If there is nothing, then this wish will come true. It has been heard.
- You can make a wish while swimming in an ice hole. When diving, wish for what you want. And the next day, January 20, at three o’clock in the morning, going outside, ask again.
- Take an aquamarine stone for a swim in icy water. He is like a bright flash - imagine it and throw him into the hole.
Most importantly, know that it is not the performance of rituals that is important, but the belief that everything will be as you want and faith in God, in the Higher Powers.
- Just go out onto the balcony, outside and looking at the starry sky, make a wish and everything will come true. This may be the first star that opens to you. Believe in good things!
And remember that you only need to wish for good things that do not harm other people.
How and when do they tell fortunes for Epiphany on January 19? Is it possible to guess on this day?
Question: When do they tell fortunes for Christmas or Epiphany?
Answer: For Christmas.
On this day of Epiphany, the 19th, you cannot guess in any way, otherwise it portends trouble. After January 19, you can’t do it for 8 days either.
The last day for Christmas fortune-telling is January 18 until midnight. Therefore, do everything from Christmas from January 6 to 7 to January 18. And on the night from 18 to 19 it will no longer be possible.
Better make a wish for what you want to receive from God and the Universe. And you will get everything!
How to make a prophetic dream from January 18 to 19 and during Holy Week
Prophetic dreams are considered true, made from Thursday to Friday and on the eve of major church holidays, including Epiphany.
How to prepare for a prophetic dream
In order for such a dream to have meaning, you need to focus on what you want to know. The emotional mood is important. Decide for yourself what you want to see. State the question clearly and repeat it to yourself several times. Go to sleep with this thought.
It is better to go to bed immediately after you have done all your household chores. Do not watch TV, otherwise the impression from the film or program you watched may appear in a dream. Your state is peaceful and calm. you are ready to accept important information about your future.
It would be a good idea to ventilate the room before going to bed and add a little aroma using aromatic oils. Light an aroma lamp with the calming properties of lavender oil (good for meditation), ylang-ylang with a sedative effect. Oils of patchouli, orange, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, chamomile, bergamot, and fennel have the same properties. This method is called relaxation therapy. In a relaxed state, a person is able to read cosmic information.
It is also advisable to sleep alone in a separate room and bed.
In the morning, immediately remember your dream in the smallest detail, since it can be easily forgotten. Then interpret it in relation to your question. It is useful to put paper and pen next to you in the evening. As soon as you wake up, you can write down what you dreamed. Then you definitely won’t forget small details. Dream books and your intuition will help with interpretation.
Remember that a dream that you don’t like is not programming for the future, but a warning of what to be wary of and what not to do. Therefore, perceive any dream positively and positively.
There are also special conspiracies for prophetic dreams.
- “I go to bed on the night of (day of the week) under the Siamese Mountain. Three angels overhead: one hears, the second sees, the third will tell me.”
- Place a small round mirror under the pillow, saying the words: “As light and shadow are reflected in it, so the answer to the question will be reflected in my dream.”
Yuletide dreams by day - what dreams we see during the Yuletide week.
From January 9 to 10 - about well-being, fulfillment of desires, about the family hearth. The answer to the question about the fate of loved ones.
From January 11 to 12 - about financial difficulties or vice versa about wealth, about a promotion at work.
From January 16 to 17, they don’t make any wishes. The dream itself will tell you what awaits you and what difficulties you will encounter.
Pictures and cards with the Epiphany of the Lord on January 19
Download beautiful pictures, photos, postcards for free and send them congratulations to your loved ones and friends. Below are verses that you can use in your letters.
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Poems for Epiphany January 19
Congratulations on Epiphany on January 19, cool and funny
Get ready for the holiday -
Very cheerful, healthy,
To swim in an ice hole
And stay healthy!
Happy Epiphany Day
Everyone who honors him!
And we wish you good health,
Joy, everything...
On this day, grab a keg,
Rush to church quickly
And blessed water
Pour from the heart!
Don’t yawn at Epiphany,
Dip your butt into the hole!
Let Epiphany water
Will give you health for years!
Happy Baptism of the Lord!
Happy Baptism to you, people!
Fuck you all on a platter!
To hell - little pig,
Vodka for the pig,
For vodka - caviar,
For caviar - bread crust,
Spread the bread with butter,
And may God bless you!
Don't yawn at Epiphany
Dip your butts into the hole,
So that until the new Epiphany
The sensations remained!
Happy Baptism of the Lord!
On Epiphany Day, smile
Rejoice at the holy water
But don't get carried away too much
You are icy water!
May the Lord bless
But don't get bronchitis!
Happy Baptism of the Lord!
Girls jump into the ice hole at night,
Naked butts loom!
The men follow them
So the old grandfather climbed in!
After all, the water is holy now,
Useful for your health!
And the Epiphany frosts
Brings laughter through tears!
Happy Baptism of the Lord!
I wish you light and love in your family,
With friends of kindness and understanding,
Find solutions in Epiphany,
May God appreciate your efforts.
Beautiful congratulations on your baptism on January 19, short SMS in verse in four lines
SMS congratulations on the Epiphany of the Lord
Congratulations on your Baptism,
With spiritual ablution!
Be happy my beloved,
And also healthy, my dear friends!
Congratulations on your Baptism
And I wish you at this hour
Easy cleansing showers
And God's blessing!
Love and Faith will save the world,
Your soul will find peace!
When Baptism occurs,
I congratulate you on your cleansing!
Congratulations
Christ Blessing,
Done today
On the Epiphany of the Lord!
We sincerely congratulate you on your Baptism,
You do good every day,
Always live positively and friendly,
Beautiful, worthy, generous!
Let the Epiphany frosts
They will carry away trouble and tears
And they will add fun to life,
Happiness, joy, luck!
Relatives, friends, sisters, parents and others - for all occasions.
Friends
Today is Holy Baptism,
Washing the body of a sinner,
Congratulations my friends,
And I wish you for the coming days
Good health to you,
Live in peace and with love!
More spiritual strength
And that God would forgive sins!
Parents
Mom and dad, my dear people,
Congratulations on your Baptism!
Join you dears
I wish you the sacred sacrament!
To be healthy in soul and body,
So that happiness does not leave you,
And forget about your problems!
Take a dip in holy water once!
Brother
Beloved, my dear brother,
Happy Epiphany to you!
I congratulate you, be glad
You celebrate the whole world, loving!
I wish you happiness, peace and light,
And fulfillment of all desires,
So that you are rich, but at the same time
I haven’t lost my spiritual knowledge!
To my beloved husband
On Epiphany the sky parted,
And God smiled from above!
And wherever you are on holiday,
I wish he touched you
With a light, holy and kind hand,
Beloved, my dear husband!
Don't be afraid to wash your body
And renew your soul with water,
After all, this is a sacred thing,
Be clean at Baptism!
Holy water irrigation
On the days of the feast of Epiphany
Our sins are washed away
And souls are born again!
Congratulations
And God grant you patience!
Faith, truth and health
Congratulations to everyone with love!
I congratulate you on your baptism!
Today water lighting
Help us to be born again!
Wash your faces first,
Then enter the water
Connecting with nature!
Feel free to plunge into it
Healthy soul and body!
Angel touches the soul
When a person dives into water!
On the Epiphany of the Lord,
Which happened today!
Health to you for many years
God's blessings always!
Great happiness, purity,
And may your dreams come true!
To my sister
My dear sister
Congratulations on your Baptism!
May the Lord protect you
It only gives you happiness in life!
Lots of joy and health,
So that the soul lives only with love!
Let's take off our clothes
Let's dive into the sacred water
We will always live with hope
That we will find our happiness!
Let your soul be filled with light
And it will become easy in no time!
I ask God about this
Congratulations on your Baptism!
On the bright Epiphany holiday,
Different people meet
Wash yourself with holy water,
Be born again with your soul!
On this day I wish you health
Both for you and for your loved ones,
So that there is no pain in life,
So that there is no risk in life!
Relatives
Congratulations to my family on your Baptism,
With this God's blessing!
Be happy, be kind to people,
Be affectionate and sweet!
Then all the love will return to you,
And it will turn out to be good for you.
Because on Epiphany night,
Everything bad goes away!
Friends
John baptized Jesus
And passed on the ritual to centuries,
And Epiphany became a holiday,
Dive into holy water!
Congratulations my friends,
And I wish you for many days
For the soul peace and happiness,
Don’t encounter bad weather in life!
Send congratulations to others
And may God grant you all patience!
To my sister
On Epiphany, my dear sister
If you believe in a miracle
It will come, I know it
Wishes will come true!
After all, this is a holiday for the soul,
The only good thing, believe me, is
And don’t rush to sleep at night,
Open all the doors to a miracle!
The miracle of spiritual birth,
It takes place on Epiphany!
We will be the happiest
Beautiful in soul and body!
Congratulations on a wonderful holiday
And I wish you not to waste your strength in vain,
And live together with your soul,
And you don’t need more to be happy!
Don't forget about your soul,
She also needs an update
And even when there are not enough days,
Take care of her with inspiration!
And on the Epiphany of the Lord,
You need to give a gift to your soul -
Wash her in water today,
This way you will find happiness!
Congratulations my friends,
Happy Baptism today to me!
Jesus said - accept Baptism,
This is a good purpose
The people responded at once,
And the ice opened up like a cross!
I congratulate you all on this,
And I wish everyone peace!
The good news has spread
The Baptism of the Lord takes place
And there were countless people gathered,
At the holy water today!
I congratulate you on your holiday,
Baptism is a good thing
And I beg God for you,
May he give peace to his soul!
Healthy big body,
There is always forgiveness for misdeeds!
Never be idle
And more communication with friends!
To the holy waters of Jordan
Jesus came in to become baptized,
And under the hands of John
I have found a different soul!
And he advised the people
Receive Baptism by water,
To find freedom for your soul
Healthy body, peace of mind!
And I wish you on this holiday
Find peace and find peace,
So as not to rush around the world,
And don't go astray!
Forget all the sorrows of sadness,
Just wait for happiness ahead,
So that the body of water is cleansed,
Leaving the bad behind!
Parents
My dear parents,
Please accept my congratulations!
On the holiday - Epiphany,
The birth of the human soul!
I wish you well-being
May evil disasters pass you by!
Health, happiness and love,
God bless you and keep you safe!
On Great Epiphany
salvation of our souls,
I wish everyone joy
And be with God in goodness!
So that children are healthy,
May there be peace throughout the whole world!
So that people believe in miracles,
Then we will all be happy!
To loved ones
Baptism occurs
Our souls are washed,
All our sins are forgiven,
Life begins anew!
I wish you this goodness,
I wish you this joy!
Be happy my beloved,
My loved ones, kind, dear!
For those who perform the ritual.
The sacrament is being performed today,
Angels in the sky are singing
Great Epiphany of the Lord
The people rejoice and rejoice!
I warmly congratulate you on this,
And after the great ablution,
I wish your body health
And a great relief to the soul!
Great happiness will come to us,
It will dispel all bad weather,
Through the Baptism of the Lord,
Which will take place today!
And I, friends, congratulate you,
I wish my soul to be born again,
May happiness be with you,
Reward for good deeds!
Receive Christ's blessing
Take a dip in the holy waters
Listen to the chants
Finding freedom for souls!
This holiday is wonderful
Simple and useful!
Despite the severe frosts,
We dive into the depths of the Cross,
Let the water wash away our tears,
We will ask Christ for a miracle!
For your children still health,
May the Lord protect their tender ones!
I congratulate you on your Epiphany with love,
I know that it will bring you happiness!
Let's forget the insults and quarrels,
Unnecessary conversations
Let's wash ourselves in Jordan today
On the day of the Epiphany!
I wish everyone health
And happy holiday to you!
The frost on the street is crackling,
But our people are always in a hurry,
For the holiday - Holy Epiphany,
To perform ablution!
Plunge into icy water
And wake up clean tomorrow!
Please accept congratulations,
Let an angel into your heart!
To be born of water and the Spirit,
Holy water helps!
This is what Jesus said to Nicodemus,
I'm going to tell you.
Don't be afraid of the water in the Jordan,
We will only become healthier!
Feel free to accept Baptism,
And my sincere congratulations!
All Orthodox humanity celebrates the Epiphany or Holy Epiphany on January 19 (January 6, Old Style) of each year - a holiday that is considered one of the most revered and the most important event in the Christian world.
Other holiday names
Holy Epiphany, Water Crossing, Jordan, Epiphany, Theophany, Baptism of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ.
This holiday ends the Christmas holidays, and it was established in memory of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. If we turn to the Gospel, it says that on the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, John the Baptist called the people to repentance and, in order to wash away people’s sins, subjected them to washing in the waters of the Jordan.
This is the great twelfth holiday in Orthodoxy. Epiphany ends the Christmas holiday period. The exact location of the baptism site of Jesus Christ is unknown. Most early Greek New Testament manuscripts name the site of Jesus' baptism as Bethany Transjordan. It is believed that the name Bethavara was first proposed by Origen, but he located it on the west bank of the Jordan.
history of the holiday
On January 19, the Epiphany of the Lord is celebrated. The history of the holiday begins with the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. During the sacrament of baptism, the Holy Spirit descended from heaven. In honor of the appearance of the Lord in the fullness of the Holy Trinity, the holiday is usually called the Holy Epiphany. God the Father proclaimed words from heaven: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” The Son was baptized on earth, the Holy Spirit appeared in the form of a dove. On this day, Jesus Christ began to serve people and preach.
Since then, water has been considered a symbol of purification. On the holiday, a procession of the cross is held, and in Christian churches, on rivers and lakes, the rite of blessing of water is performed. It is believed that whoever plunges into Jordanian water three times in an ice hole will not get sick all year. 
Traditions and rituals
The main traditions on January 19 are the blessing of water; swimming in an ice hole; chants, sermons; religious processions with icons and banners; fortune telling.
- Our ancestors believed that at midnight on the eve of Epiphany, water in reservoirs acquires special power: it turns into wine; the rivers stop for a moment and the water becomes miraculous, “holy” and pure; you can see how she worries and sways. It is believed that Epiphany water marks the spiritualization and transformation of the elements. The central event of the holiday was the church blessing of water, which could take place either in a church or on a river or at a well. Blessed water was carefully brought into the house. Everyone washed their faces with it, cooked with it, and used it as a remedy for physical and mental illnesses.
- The owners sprinkled the house, people, yard, livestock, beehives, vegetable gardens with the Epiphany water brought into the house, poured it into the well, added it to livestock feed, and to barrels of wine. They said that “on the night of Epiphany, before the morning, the sky opens, whatever you pray to the open sky will come true. But, supposedly, not everyone is given the ability to see this, but only the most pious people. But if a sinner prays to holy heaven at this time, then his wishes will come true.” There is a belief that if you place a bowl of water under the images and look at it “with faith,” then the water itself will stir at Epiphany noon, which means: “the baptized Son of God overshadows and sanctifies it.”
- The main event of this day is the blessing of water, for which an ice hole is made in one of the reservoirs - the Jordan. After the solemn religious procession, a prayer service is performed. After the prayer service they bathe in the ice hole: the sick - to be cured of illness, and the healthy - to be cleansed of sin. Russian winter bathing is based on the ancient pagan custom of ritual cleansing with water. They believed that the ice hole itself and the place around it had miraculous powers. In the Russian North, carolers swam in an ice hole to return to “that world” the soul of an ancestor, to whom they “lent” their body during Christmas time.
- Among the peasants there was a widespread belief that on Vodokreshcha, like on Easter, Ivan Kupala and Christmas, the sun shines. It was believed that on this night “the gates of heaven open; the bright paradise in which the sun dwells reveals its treasures; waters in rivers and springs begin to move; Flowers appear on the trees and golden apples ripen.” The night before Epiphany is considered the most favorable time of prayer to God about the most secret things.
- After the end of the hungry Kutya, the hay that had been lying around for two winter weeks was removed from the table and given to the cattle in order to improve and speed up the milk of the cows, and at the same time protect against witch leprosy. In the Voronezh region, at Epiphany, they gave cattle a “non-milked” sheaf so that the cattle would “break their fast.” In Polesie, at Epiphany they painted crosses and horses on the doors. When they were drawing horses, they said: “We rode on horses, on horses and got away,” so that “the devil would hit the hut.” Cross - “then Kolyada is leaving.” In some places they covered the walls, doors and stove with chalk with various figures of trees, birds, animals, horsemen.
- To protect their home from fire, the villagers read during Epiphany Week: “The saints followed me, carrying a bowl of water. If there is a fire, the saints will put out the fire. Don't burn once, don't burn twice, don't burn three. Neither today, nor tomorrow, never burn. The saints are standing, guarding my house. Amen". In the Kursk province, at Christmas and Epiphany, they burned manure in the middle of the yard so that their parents would be warm in the next world.
- The concept of “Epiphany frosts” is associated with the holiday - they have always been particularly strong, but after this day the weather began to change. People said about the frosts: “The cracks are not cracks, but the water cracks have passed.” At the same time, severe frost foreshadowed a good grain harvest. “The frost is severe on Vodokreshcha - don’t complain about bread,” the peasants noted. However, both fog and flakes of snow foreshadowed a good harvest.
Sayings and signs for Epiphany
– The weather of this day indicates the weather of December.
– If the weather is sunny and frosty on January 19, then the summer will be hot and fruitful.
– If the Epiphany frosts prevail over the Christmas and Sretensky frosts, then the coming year will be fruitful.
– A snowstorm on Epiphany means a good swarm of bees.
– If there is a blizzard on this day, then there will be a blizzard on Maslenitsa.
– On Epiphany night the heavens open to the requests of people. If you pray for something, your request will definitely come true.
- Anyone who is baptized on the day of Holy Epiphany will live a long and happy life.
– A couple who gets married on Epiphany will live a long and happy life together.
– If a young girl goes out on Epiphany morning and meets a young guy, then she will get married this year.
– If the first person she meets is an elderly man, then she will be lonely all year.
– Those born on this day are protected by everything. They should wear jade.
January 19 is one of the main holidays of the Orthodox Church. On the night of Epiphany, people go to churches for all-night vigils, which end with the morning divine liturgy and the blessing of water. Epiphany water has miraculous powers. She is able to heal and protect from evil spirits.
What not to do at Epiphany
On January 19, it is prohibited to store holy water in large quantities. On the holy day, you cannot quarrel, swear, lie, complain, gossip, or entertain bad thoughts. It is undesirable to engage in heavy physical labor, clean the house, wash, or cut with scissors. It is not recommended to get a haircut, manicure or pedicure, so as not to bring bad events into your destiny. You should not sew or knit, so as not to confuse your fate. It is forbidden to borrow money, otherwise the whole year will pass in debt. On this day, it is advisable not to overeat so that your thoughts remain clear. On January 19, after the end of Epiphany Eve, it is forbidden to guess.
The magical properties of Epiphany water
On January 18 and 19, Christians go to church to pray and draw Jordan water. It is necessary that there is always sacred water in the house; it is advisable to begin every prayer with it. Signs for the Epiphany of the Lord say that if you wash children with Jordanian water, they will grow up healthy and happy. They sprinkle it on the home and give it to domestic animals so that the offspring will be good. It improves mood, relieves anxiety, heals physical and mental wounds. Girls wash their faces to be beautiful.
The priest goes around the houses of parishioners to cleanse and bless them from all evil spirits with the help of prayer and water. It's not good to lock the door on him. How to celebrate the Baptism of the Lord without receiving a blessing from it for your family and home? It was believed that such a family would be in trouble for a whole year.
Read more about the properties of Epiphany water.
Swimming in an ice hole for Epiphany
On the morning of January 19, there is a tradition of swimming in an ice hole, which was carved in the shape of a cross on the eve of the holiday. The cross itself was installed nearby. Sometimes it was decorated with spruce or pine branches. They also poured beet juice over it, turning it red, which symbolized fire. At Epiphany, signs and beliefs say that on these days double cleansing occurs - with fire and water.
Doctors are supporters of only healthy people swimming in the ice hole. This needs to be done correctly. You should take with you a large towel, a change of clothes and shoes, and a hat.
It is not recommended to take part in Epiphany bathing for people prone to the following diseases: obesity, arrhythmia, hypertension, diseases of the respiratory tract, and reproductive system. Swimming is prohibited during Women's Day.
Epiphany menu
The celebration begins on January 18th. The eve of the evening is called Epiphany Christmas Eve. People call it Hungry or Poor Kutya. 
After waiting for the first star, the whole family gathers at the table for dinner, adhering to strict fasting all day. The table is served with 12 dishes, the main one being kutia (sochivo). Hence the name of the evening - Epiphany Christmas Eve. This is a porridge made from whole wheat, which symbolizes wealth, the bounty of the future harvest, unity and prosperity in the family. It is with kutya that the signs for Epiphany are associated - January 19th. If it turns out tasty, life will be easy and sweet. Burnt porridge indicates trouble this year.
They cooked it with special love and prayer. Symbolic ingredients were added to kutya: honey for the sweet life, poppy seeds, which from ancient times warded off evil spirits, nuts so that life’s difficulties could be easily overcome, raisins for abundance in the house. Under no circumstances should you throw away the kutia; it is better to give it to birds or pets.
Dumplings with potatoes and cabbage, cabbage rolls with millet, fish, mushroom soup, pancakes, and uzvar, a dried compote, were also served on the table.
And on January 19, a rich table is set with various dishes, meat casseroles, sausages, jellied meat, and pastries. It is recommended to start the festive meal with prayer and sacred water.
Epiphany fortune telling
Do the signs for Epiphany - January 19th - tell the truth? Everyone can check for themselves. But since ancient times, the night from January 18 to 19 (Epiphany Evening) was considered the most suitable for fortune telling.
To check how rich the year will be, you need to take three plates and a coin. In this fortune telling, you need an assistant who will place a coin under one of the plates. Guessing where the money is hidden the first time predicts a rich, carefree life. If the second time, there won’t be any big financial problems either. And if you don’t guess right three times, you’ll have to work hard to earn a living.
6 glasses can tell your fortune. In each of them you need to put a thing that symbolizes something: sugar is a sweet life, salt is sadness, a coin is wealth, a piece of bread is prosperity, a pea is the birth of a child, a ring is marriage. The choice determines the events of the year.
The most mystical and reverent fortune telling with a mirror and candles. Place a bowl of water on the table and light candles on three sides. Behind the decanter is a mirror, peering into which you can see the future.
At Epiphany, signs say that girls can see their future husband. To do this, you need to pour ¾ of water into a glass, lower the ring to the bottom, placing it exactly in the center, and look carefully.
To see your betrothed in a dream, you need to eat something salty in the evening. When going to bed, turn to the future groom: “Betrothed, bring me some water to drink.” Whoever dreams is destined to live with.
Learn more about how to tell fortunes at Epiphany.
history of the holiday
Before you find out what you can and cannot do on Epiphany on January 19, you need to remember what kind of holiday it is. He is one of the three most significant in Christianity. Baptism also has another name - Epiphany. This means that on that day, according to legend, Jesus Christ appeared to the world and to John the Baptist. At the age of 30, he came to be baptized, because it was then that the time had come to begin his teaching and appear to the world in the form of a prophet and demigod who would take away the sins of people, delivering them from evil.
Jesus was still baptized by John, despite the fact that John was initially in confusion, because God himself stood before him. He asked himself the absolutely obvious question of why God needed to be baptized. Christ replied that his fate was as follows - he was the same person as all the people of the world, despite his divine essence. The baptism ceremony took place in the holy river Jordan. This is a special moment in the history of Christianity: after Baptism, Jesus revealed himself to people, showing his true face and purpose.
In fact, Jesus baptized the waters of the Jordan River, not the other way around. Therefore, every year we collect holy water, which can heal our illnesses and protect our home. So our Lord left a piece of his great power on Earth.
What not to do on Epiphany on January 19
Every Orthodox Christian knows the rules and traditions of Baptism, which remain unchanged for many centuries.
You can collect holy water, but you cannot be greedy and collect a huge amount of it. The Church condemns such behavior, and besides, it is not respectful towards other believers. It is not nice to use the source of holiness so selfishly and only for one’s own good - this is a sin.
Also, holy water is a special drink that is something pure and immaculate. Under no circumstances should you dilute holy water. She will simply lose her power. The same applies to thoughts - when you drink holy water or wash your face with it, it is advisable to think about something bright and holy. It is forbidden to swear or indulge in any negative emotions at such moments.
On Epiphany itself (directly on January 19, and not on Christmas Eve) already you are not allowed to guess, since enough time was allocated for this action. The Church does not approve of predictions, so it is better not to anger the Almighty.
Any thing associated with the bright beginning of God requires a special attitude. This also applies to holy water. Only a mind clear of worldly vanity is able to harmonize with the source of happiness and spiritual warmth. Take the holiday and what it gives us with the utmost respect - and drink holy water, thinking about God. We wish you happiness and strong faith, and if our article helped you learn something important, do not forget to click on the buttons and
On January 18, all Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany Eve, and on January 19, Epiphany. These two days are very strong in their energy, so it is so important to adhere to certain rules.
Since ancient times, on this day it has been customary to collect water and stock up for the year. It is believed that Epiphany water washes away sins and helps to cleanse, acquires special healing properties and helps cope with various ailments and diseases.
You need to consecrate every corner of your home with it in order to ensure order and peace in the house in the coming year. It is worth noting that water may lose its healing properties if, while drinking or drinking it, you quarrel with someone or have bad thoughts. It is believed that on Epiphany you must drink holy water in order to be healthy all year round.
What you can do on Epiphany:
On Epiphany Christmas Eve the whole family gathers at the table; only Lenten dishes are served. But on January 19, on the Holy Epiphany of the Lord, a magnificent table with various delicacies is already arranged.
sprinkle all corners of the house with holy water so that there is harmony and understanding in the family;
can be observed on January 18-19 fast.
dive into an ice hole if your health allows. Epiphany water washes away sins and helps to cleanse oneself.
What not to do at Epiphany:
Under no circumstances should you touch scissors on this day (so as not to cut your fate) - get a manicure, pedicure, and haircuts. And even if you go to a beauty salon, that is, someone else’s hands will make you look beautiful, you will still bring negative events into your destiny - illness, grief, fears
quarrel, swear, leave home in anger;
complain, gossip, slander;
cleaning, washing, knitting and sewing. It is better to stop any work these days;
After Baptism you cannot guess, otherwise you will change your fate for the worse.
You shouldn’t borrow money on this day; you’ll be asking for loans all year. And what’s unpleasant is that it will constantly grow.
Signs and superstitions for Epiphany 2018:
People baptized on January 19, according to popular belief, will be happy throughout their lives.
For the newlyweds, Epiphany was the best day to negotiate a wedding: “Epiphany handshake means a happy family.”
If the wind blows from the south on January 19, the summer will be stormy.
The weather on January 19 was used to predict what the weather would be like in December.
Cold and clear at Epiphany - for a dry summer, fresh and cloudy - for a rich harvest.
It is not customary to feed chickens at Epiphany, so as not to have to dig gardens.
And for three days after Epiphany, the linen is not rubbed.
If dogs bark a lot at Epiphany, there will be a lot of animals and game.
If it snows, especially when they enter the water, next year will be fruitful.
Epiphany fortune telling
In the old days, fortune telling at Epiphany was a popular pastime. However, fortune telling is not a religious custom at all. Fortune telling has nothing to do with true Christianity and the feast of Epiphany itself, but goes back to paganism.
At Epiphany, girls told fortunes about their betrothed: they put different rings in a bag of grain and, taking them out in turn, determined their fate. A copper ring promised a poor groom, a silver one - from a family with average income, a ring with a gem - a noble groom, and a gold one - from a merchant.
Another common fortune telling was to go out the gate in the evening and call for your betrothed. Meeting a young guy was considered a good omen, and an old man was considered a bad omen.
Dreams on the night of Epiphany were considered prophetic, and girls wished to see their future spouse in their dreams.
On Epiphany, mothers bake cross-shaped cookies for breakfast. For each member of the household, the housewife specially marks his cookies. When baked goods are taken out of the oven, the cookies determine what kind of year the family members will have. If the cross is lush, ruddy and well baked, then success and prosperity await the one to whom it was placed. If the baked goods are burnt, then the year will be unsuccessful. If the cross turns out to be cracked and uneven, serious problems await this family member. Most often, burnt and failed crosses are not shown to anyone; they are best fed to the birds.
Prayer on the Feast of Epiphany (Epiphany)
“Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born from the Father before all ages, Light from Light, enlightening all things, in the last year of the Most Holy Virgin Mary incorruptible incarnate and coming into this world for our salvation! You did not suffer to see the human race tormented by the devil, and for this sake, on the bright day of Your Epiphany, you came to the Jordan to a sinner and a publican to be baptized by John, sinless, that you might fulfill all righteousness and take away the sins of the whole world in the waters of the Jordan, like a Lamb God, what I have to bear on Myself and atone for with Baptism of the Cross, Thy Most Pure Blood. For this reason, I immersed You in the waters, the heavens enclosed by Adam were opened to You, and the Holy Spirit descended on You in the form of a dove, bringing enlightenment and deification to our nature, and Your Divine Father proclaimed His favor to You with a heavenly voice, You have already done His will and man has accepted His sins. and You have already prepared for Yourself the slaughter, just as You Himself declared: “For this sake the Father loves Me, because I lay down My soul, that I may receive it again,” and so on this all-bright day, You, Lord, laid the foundation for our redemption from the Fall ancestral For this reason, all the powers of heaven rejoice and all creation rejoices, longing for their liberation from the work of corruption, saying: Enlightenment has come, grace has appeared, deliverance has come, the world has been enlightened and people are filled with joy.
Let heaven and earth rejoice now, and let the whole world play; let the rivers splash; May springs and lakes, abysses and seas rejoice, for their nature has been sanctified today by Divine Baptism. Let the assembly of men rejoice today, for their nature has now returned to the first nobility, and let them all sing with joy: It is time for the Epiphany. Come mentally to the Jordan, we will see a great vision in it: Christ is coming to Baptism. Christ comes to Jordan. Christ buries our sins in water. Christ comes to seek the stolen and erring sheep and, having found it, brings him into paradise. As we celebrate the remembrance of this Divine Sacrament, we earnestly pray to Thee, O Lord who loves mankind: grant us, who thirst at Thy voice, to come to Thee, the Source of ever-living water, so that we may draw the water of Thy grace and the remission of our sins and renounce wickedness and worldly lusts; Let us live chastely and virginally, and righteously and piously in this present age, awaiting the blessed hope and the manifestation of Thy glory, the Great God and our Savior, who may save us not from our deeds, but by Thy mercy and by the renewal of Thy Holy Spirit by the washing of His rebirth, His Thou hast poured out abundantly, so that, having been justified by His grace, we will be heirs of eternal life in Thy Kingdom, where, with all the saints, grant us to glorify Thy all-holy Name with Thy Beginning Father and with Thy Most Holy and Good and Life-giving Spirit, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen".
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