Epiphany is celebrated annually on January 19. Signs and traditions, collected by many generations, have survived to this day and are still popular today.
One of the most revered holidays among Orthodox Christians is the Baptism of the Lord. The signs that were noticed on this day helped to predict subsequent events. Swimming in the ice-hole remains the main Epiphany tradition. On the night of January 18-19, believers plunge into the cruciform consecrated holes to symbolically repeat the washing of Christ in the Jordan River. Water on this day acquires healing properties, relieves of physical and spiritual ailments. Therefore, believers collect baptismal water with them and keep it throughout the year.
Traditions and signs for Baptism
Orthodox Christians celebrate the holiday with their families at the festive table. A diet is followed during the fast, so you should refrain from eating meat and alcohol. According to tradition, the first to taste food is the one who was the last to swim in the ice-hole.
On Baptism, the hostesses sprinkle holy water on their home, thereby expelling evil spirits and attracting grace to their home. Quarrels and conflicts are excluded on this day. Families visit each other with songs and carols.
It is believed that a marriage proposal on January 19 is the key to a long and happy family life... The contract between the parents of the bride and groom was blessed in heaven. Mothers of the bride and groom on this joyful day asked to reward the couple with healthy and strong offspring and sewed symbolic undershirts for future grandchildren. Babies who were born were baptized in these clothes.
According to legends, snow on Epiphany also has healing properties. The hostesses used it to cleanse them white linens, and young girls washed themselves with snow - it was believed that this would add beauty and attractiveness. Now Epiphany snow is collected and taken to the house. Children are also washed with it so that they grow up healthy and strong.
Our ancestors also followed the weather. She was an accurate indicator of how the year would go. An abundance of snow, as well as a clear and bright sky, foreshadowed a rich harvest of bread. The frost on the trees promised a large amount of mushrooms, berries and nuts in the summer. If there was little snow, they prepared for a dry summer. The polyphonic barking of dogs was considered a happy sign - it foreshadowed the abundance of game in the lands.
The traditional occupation for Baptism was also ridding one's home of negative energy... The house was ventilated, and salt was scattered in the corners, which served as an insurmountable barrier for evil spirits. Church candles helped recharge the home with positive energy and attract well-being. They were lit in every room and closely watched the fire - even and pure light meant that there was harmony and peace in the house, and crackling, fumes and the blinking of a candle light meant that the house was unclean.
It is believed that people who received the sacrament of baptism on this day become lucky and carry a particle of God's grace.
The signs collected by our ancestors are still relevant and used by contemporaries. Pray for your loved ones and wish them a righteous and happy life. Use each day to improve yourself and remember to push the buttons and
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Every year the Orthodox Christian world celebrates one of the most important holidays - the Baptism of the Lord. In that...
Usually, friends and relatives were invited into the house for Epiphany, and lavish feasts were organized. Everywhere on January 19, water was blessed - people went to services in temples or spent time in prayers near springs and rivers. It was believed that the water consecrated on this day has magic power... That's why, baptismal water they watered the sick, blessed houses, hives with it, land and outbuildings.
January 19, one of the most important church holidays in Orthodox Church... On this day, Christians remember one of the most significant events described in the Bible: Jesus Christ was baptized in the waters of the Jordan River. It was during this ceremony that the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descended on Jesus, and a voice came from heaven: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." This was the sign that Jesus really is the savior everyone was waiting for. Consecration of water is the most important tradition that was adhered to in Russia on January 19. It is believed that such water can be used for a very long time - it is not subject to deterioration.
Usually, Epiphany was hit by severe frosts, but it was believed that after this the cold would subside, and the sun would turn its course towards spring.
Folk omens on January 19
- People who were baptized on this day are the happiest
- To play a wedding from Epiphany to Maslenitsa is fortunately married. Baptismal matchmaking is also good sign
- If Epiphany frosts are stronger than Christmas, then the year will be fruitful
- If in the ice-hole the water reached the brim on January 19, then in the spring there will be a strong flood
- If the weather is clear and frosty on Epiphany, then, according to signs, the summer will be dry
- If it snows on January 19 in large flakes, then there will be a good harvest.
- Thaw at Epiphany - until the end of winter, severe frosts are also not expected
- If a person was born on Epiphany, then he will be happy and successful. As a talisman, he is recommended to wear jade.
- Cloudy weather and snowfalls - by good summer
- Warm weather for Epiphany is a sign that the bread will be thick (dark)
- If the clouds turn blue at noon on January 19, then a good harvest can be expected.
- If a snowstorm sweeps at Epiphany, it means that such weather will last until the end of winter.
- A full month - to a strong spring flood
- If dogs bark for a long time, then hunters can count on good prey this year.
- It is believed that heaven opens on Epiphany night, and therefore, what a person prays for is sure to come true
- Cloudy weather on January 19 promises a rich harvest of bread
- Swimming in the ice hole for Epiphany - cleansing from diseases and sorrows for the whole next year
- If a girl meets a young man on the morning of January 19, she will get married this year. If an old man meets, it means that she will have to walk in girls for one more year.
- If you water the cattle with Epiphany water, then they will reproduce well.
The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is one of the main ones for Christians. Orthodox Christians celebrate it on January 19. For a long time this holiday has its own traditions and signs. The event that took place on this day had a special power. The signs that were noticed that day helped to predict future events.
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Epiphany customs have been collected for many generations. They have survived to this day and are still very popular today.
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Traditions
This holiday was named in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ. The Gospel says that John the Baptist, calling people to repent of their sins, baptized people in the waters of the Jordan River. The Son of God, in his humility, received Baptism, consecrating the water space with Himself. This holiday is also called the Feast of the Epiphany. It is so named because at the Baptism of Jesus Christ the Holy Trinity appeared to the world: God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
On the day of the Baptism of the Lord, a dream, omen or fortune-telling - everything has special power and often comes true. Like many years ago, they are always popular with people. The most accurate ones are passed down from generation to generation.
Among the most widespread traditions are: lighting the water, the ritual of protecting the house from evil spirits, fortune telling on the betrothed, the rite of attracting money, and many others. There are also things that cannot be done on this day.
Household
Orthodox Christians are accustomed to celebrating this holiday with their families at a modest table. Baptism is served for dinner lean food: uzvar, dumplings with cabbage, fried fish, buckwheat pancakes. And from honey, rice and raisins they make soy (kutya). According to tradition, the first to taste food is the one who is the last to plunge into the ice-hole.
After supper, all the spoons were collected in one plate, and bread was put on top, saying: "For the bread to be born."
On this day, people went to visit each other with carols and songs.
Consecration of water and dipping into an ice hole
The most important custom of the Baptism of the Lord is the lighting of the water. On the morning of January 19, Orthodox Christians go to church for a festive service. The priest blesses the water by placing the cross in a special hole. The sacrament takes place in the courtyard of the temple or at the springs. It is also believed that on this day all the water in the reservoirs also becomes holy. On Epiphany, from midnight to midnight, water has healing properties and keeps them for one year.
Holy water is given to the sick to drink, it is consecrated at home. For the scientific world, it is still a mystery that the water poured into the Baptism of Christ does not deteriorate. It is odorless and can be stored for a year or longer. At Epiphany, the hostesses sprinkle holy water on their dwelling in order to expel evil spirits from the house and attract the grace of God.
In ancient times, on the eve of baptism, a large cross was cut through the ice on the river and placed vertically next to the hole. A cross made of ice was decorated with fir branches or poured over with beet kvass, from which it turned red.
At Epiphany, everyone plunges into an ice-hole or specially equipped fonts. This is believed to cleanse from many sins. Traditions are followed by both adults and children, you can often see a picture when babies are bathed in the font. Even in severe frost, there are daredevils who jump into icy water. At the same time, women who have menstruation are not allowed to dip into holy water.
Snow related
Exists folk signs relating to snow. According to ancient beliefs, Epiphany snow has healing properties... Housewives with his help cleaned bed linen white, and unmarried girls washed their face with it - it was believed that this would add attractiveness and beauty.
If you melt the Epiphany snow and wash your face with it, you can get rid of convulsions and dizziness. First of all, they washed the children, and then themselves, saying the following words:
- “Faith is strong, the cross is strong, and health is strong. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
In Russia, on the day of Epiphany, snow was added to the feed for chickens - so that they could rush better, and for horses - so that they were hardy.
Epiphany water is also used to preserve female beauty. To carry out the ritual, you need to bring clean Epiphany snow from the house and melt it. Wash with the resulting water and say a conspiracy:
- “Nebushka water will fix everything. And (name) will add beauty to my white face. In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen".
Exorcism
Traditionally, at Epiphany, a rite of cleansing the house from negative energy was performed. The dwelling was aired, and salt was sprinkled in the corners - an insurmountable barrier for evil spirits. They lit up in every room church candles and watched the fire closely. If the light was even and clear, this indicated that there was peace and tranquility in the monastery. Blinking and fumes from the light are evidence that not everything is in order in the house.
That evening, after returning from the church service, people put crosses with chalk over all doors and windows in the house. If the dwelling was not protected by the cross in time, evil spirits could get into it.
You could get rid of them like this:
- 1. A knot was found in the floor of a house or, if the floor was not wooden, then it was painted with chalk.
- 2. Ring finger right hand outlined the knot in a triangle.
- 3. After that they got up on him with their left foot and said: “Christ is risen, but not you, devil. Amen".
Luring money
In ancient times, a ritual with coins was very popular, which served as talismans. On Epiphany evening, iron money was put in a pot and put on the table.
After that, dinner began with three spoons of kutya - a traditional dish on the festive table. When all family members had tasted the treat, they had to take a coin and put it under their plate. A conspiracy to add money was pronounced in a whisper 3 times:
- "For money to flow, bless my luck."
After dinner, the coin was transferred to a wallet and carried with them throughout the year. It was believed that she would bring prosperity and well-being to the house. In no case should such a talisman be thrown away.
Fortune telling for unmarried girls
On Epiphany evening, unmarried girls wondered like this:
- 1. It was necessary to go out into the street.
- 2. If the first passer-by whom she meets is an elderly person or a child, then marriage will not happen soon.
- 3. If you meet a young man, then there is a high probability that the wedding will take place this year.
I was at Epiphany and special kind fortune-telling - on kutye. Its essence was that the girls, taking with them a plate of hot kutya and covering it with a towel or an apron, fled into the street. They treated the first man they met with kutya and asked his name. What was the name of the person who met, so they will call her husband.
On Epiphany evening, the girls went to church and listened. If the sound of a bell or a church choir was heard, it promised that soon there would be love. If a thud is a problem.
One of the most popular fortune telling for unmarried girls there was a throwing of a shoe. The girls went out and threw their shoes over their shoulders with their left feet. In which direction the nose of the shoe pointed - from there you need to wait for the future groom.
Weather signs
Our ancestors watched the weather. It was used to judge how the next year will turn out. If at Epiphany:
- Trees in hoarfrost, then in spring winter wheat should be sown on the same day of the week. The harvest will be rich.
- Snowstorm - there will be bad weather before Maslenitsa.
- Severe frost and clear - to drought and crop failure.
- Starry night - there will be a lot of berries and nuts.
- Heavy snow is falling - to a bountiful harvest.
- There is a full moon in the sky - there will be floods in the spring.
- The hostess went to fetch water and the snow began - the year would be fertile.
- On Epiphany there was a new moon - we watched the weather for the next 3 days. A clear day promised frosty and sunny weather until February. Snow promised blizzards until the end of the month. The rain foreshadowed a thaw.
- Dogs bark a lot - to a large number of game and animals in the forest.
- The stars are shining bright - spring will start early and summer will be hot and dry
It is believed that a marriage proposal on January 19 is a guarantee of a happy and long family life. On this day, the mothers of the bride and groom asked God to reward the couple with strong and healthy children, sewed vests for them. The babies born were baptized in these clothes.
Epiphany 2017: signs for this day are not particularly diverse. Mostly among the people, they were associated with the weather and future harvest, as well as personal well-being. As for the religious signs, then, of course, they are directly related to water.
Celebrated on January 19. This holiday is established in honor of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. Baptism is one of the 12 most important Orthodox religious holidays of the year.
Religious signs: holy water
As noted above, the signs for Epiphany on January 19, what can and cannot be done related to religion, relate specifically to water. You can't swear at the water, while performing any rituals with Epiphany water, you can't even think about something bad.
Traditionally, on the night of January 18-19 or throughout the whole day of Epiphany, believers bathe in an ice-hole. There is a popular belief that swimming in such an ice hole can wash away all the sins that a person has committed during the year. Also baptismal water is attributed healing properties... She is able to heal not only the body, but also the soul. Moreover, to treat not only at Epiphany, but throughout the year.
With the help that can be collected in the church on Christmas Eve or on Epiphany itself, a person can independently, without contacting church workers, consecrate his home. It is necessary to christen each corner of the dwelling with a cross, while saying prayers to oneself. Water can be stored all year round in a tightly closed glass container. The best place for storage is located next to the icons. Many signs for Epiphany on January 19, when to wash, are associated with holy water. As for dipping into an ice hole, this can be done from midnight on Christmas Eve night, as well as on Epiphany, a few days after.
Folk omens for Epiphany
Wedding days
Among the people, it was from Epiphany to the Shrovetide itself that there was a good time to play weddings. This is the time after Christmas fast and after Christmas. Another good period for the wedding week - from September 14 to November 28.
People born on Christmastide
Those who were lucky enough to be born during the Christmastide period (from January 8 to January 18) had to plunge into the ice-hole for Epiphany after the moment of consecration of the water. It was believed that swimming for these people in icy water would definitely bring health and happy life.
Fulfillment of desire
On the night of Christmas Eve before Epiphany, heaven opens up for man, and God becomes closer. You can pray earnestly with a trustworthy belief that God will hear prayers and desires and will surely come true.
For the harvest
If on the night of Epiphany snowing, then the coming year will certainly be fruitful. If there are many stars in the sky, then in the summer there will be many berries in the forest, and the bees will swarm well. If the sky is cloudy, then the bread will be born in spring. A clear sky predicts a lean year. If there is no frost on Epiphany and it rains, then the summer will be foggy, but there will be a lot of bread.
The peasants noticed that the warmth and thaw for Epiphany is a good sign. Although, for this time, on the contrary, frosts are more characteristic. If the weather is clear and good, there will be an excellent harvest of peas.
River floods
When Epiphany falls on a full moon, the rivers will overflow next spring. If there is a blizzard on this day, then you can expect a blizzard on Shrovetide. By the way, Maslenitsa week 2017 starts on February 16th.
On the weather
If it happened that on Epiphany there is a severe frost (this is most often the case), and this frost lasts for another seven days. Then the thaw will begin. Then again frosts, which will hold out for several days and one can already hope for the onset of scales.
Other Epiphany signs:
Clear and cold weather on Epiphany, the summer will be dry.
Clear and cold weather on Epiphany, the summer will be dry.
Cloudy and fresh weather means a bountiful harvest.
A full month indicates that the rivers will flood heavily in the spring.
The starry night points to dry summer, a large number of berries in the forests and generally a good harvest.
If the wind blows from the south, there will be many thunderstorms in the summer.
Epiphany weather indicates what the weather will be like for the current December 2017. 
Signs for Epiphany on January 19, what you can do and what not many people know. Basically, most people on this holiday swim in the ice hole and collect the holy Epiphany water. However, it is worth considering what should not be done on such a momentous day for many believers.
It is forbidden
For example, you should know that in no case should you quarrel and swear. Since then a person will be in for trouble and disappointment all year round, both in business and in family life.
When you collect the holy Epiphany water, you should not think about something bad, because everyone knows that water is capable of absorbing a lot. 
Also, on such a significant day for many, try not to borrow anything, as well as not to borrow. It is believed that borrower or borrower will be in need throughout the year.
Many people should note for themselves that after Baptism one should not guess. You can lose your fortune and bring trouble on yourself.
It was also forbidden to rinse linen after Epiphany in an ice-hole or river before. Because as it was believed then in the river where they swim, there will be less evil spirits.
What needs to be done on such an important day
First, the most important aspect on such a significant day for many Orthodox people, sprinkling all corners of the house with holy water is considered. Because, in this way, you can get rid of evil spirits and evil spirits.
Be sure to get drunk Epiphany water, she is able not only to heal, but also to cleanse the soul and thoughts of negativity. Diving into the hole, read the prayer and plunge headlong three times. On such a day, many housewives recount tablecloths and towels. It is believed that then the house will have a full bowl, and the owners will not need anything. 
Some young mothers try to baptize their child on this day. Such an important and meaningful day promises a healthy and happy life. There have always been a large number of signs, traditions and customs in Russia. After all, they all accumulated over the years, and their knowledge and observance helps many people not to make mistakes, but on the contrary to heal from everything bad and unkind.
These are the main signs for Baptism on January 19 for wealth, for the weather and for other aspects of life that are important for each person. We congratulate you on this great holiday and hope that all the signs speak only of a good future.
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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 immersed their children in ice water for the purpose of hardening, and this 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 an unsuccessful one 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 honey pancakes or pancakes were served on the table without fail. Eating pancakes like this meant grabbing a large number of money.
On this day, the service is held in open reservoirs and rivers. For this, the men cut an ice-hole in the form 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 dip 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 everyone more people swim in an ice-hole and cross themselves.
In addition to the ritual of bathing (Baptism), many Orthodox Christians collect water in their dishes for storage.
At the end of the 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, Trinity worship appears: 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 in 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 conspiracies on January 19 read with a pure heart
Epiphany conspiracies for health on 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, then 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, sticking a piece of candle at the head of the crib. You can also speak light child life.
Conspiracy Words:
“Ivan the Baptist baptized Christ, and Christ blessed the whole world.
Will this little 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 paths 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 dish with 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."
Wealth conspiracy and financial well-being.
Take consecrated water from the church and walk through all the rooms, talking 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, bless with the grace of God ”.
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 to good deeds and prayers.
Baptism completes the period of Christmas holidays.
After the service, everyone went home, where they tried kutya. At the same time, the first to taste 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 Epiphany is the final day of the celebrations.
On this last day of the celebration, young people go from door to door and play carols, show small theatrical performances and tells rhymes, sings 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
There are folk signs that have been tested 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 the 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
On 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't 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. For this there is a special day of remembrance. 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. Even number means fulfillment of 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 put 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 dip 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. This may 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 do they guess 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, the 19th cannot be guessed in any way, otherwise it portends trouble. After January 19, it is also impossible for 8 days.
The last day for Christmas divination is January 18th to 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 about 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 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. Important emotional attitude... 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. are you ready to accept 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 same properties are possessed by oils of patchouli, orange, rose, sandalwood, nutmeg, chamomile, bergamot, fennel. 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 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 think anything. 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 the 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 a 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 caviar - bread crust,
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
There were sensations!
With the Baptism of the Lord!
On Epiphany Day - smile
Rejoice in holy water
But don't get carried away beyond measure
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,
You do good on a daily basis,
Live always positively and amicably,
Beautiful, 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 with 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 ones
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 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 grant 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
To wash 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 don't 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 on this 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 the Jordan
Jesus came in, to become baptized,
And under the hands of John
Found another soul to become!
And he advised the people
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,
To avoid evil disasters!
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 come 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 them 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!
