The church holiday Epiphany of the Lord, which the Orthodox celebrate on January 19, is associated with the sacrament of the consecration of water. This ritual came to Russia from the custom of the Jerusalem Church. It is believed that on this day all the water becomes saint, even the one that runs from an ordinary tap. The believers use the water consecrated by the priests for drinking, washing, and adding it to food.
Instructions
Step 1
For the feast of Epiphany, many churches stock up on water from artesian wells or healing springs. They begin to bless her there already on January 18 after lunch, so you can recruit her at the church on January 18 or 19. You can also bring water with you. Temples that are popular with parishioners are usually very crowded these days, so if you are unable to stand in a long queue, it is better to find out the water distribution schedule. In many churches it continues to be poured out to all comers for a few days after Epiphany. Water consecrated on January 18 or 19 has equal holy power.
Step 2
Historically, according to the church tradition, the consecration of water occurs twice. For the first time, on January 18, on the eve of the holiday, it is consecrated in churches; on January 19, living water is consecrated in open reservoirs, springs: lakes, rivers, springs. Therefore, you can type it there after the ceremony of lighting.
Step 3
It is believed that all water on this day becomes holy, it is purified and sanctified by itself. The church says that a person filled with faith will receive holy water even from a faucet. Practice shows that such water has all the same properties as that collected in the church, it will not deteriorate after being stored for a year and it will have all the wonderful properties that the water of great consecration has - it can be used to sanctify a dwelling, it will heal and drive away evil spirits. If your faith is strong, type it on January 19 in any source, consecrating yourself with a special prayer of consecration of water.
