Epiphany water in 2021: when to collect, how to drink and how long to store Holy water

When is water blessed for Epiphany in 2020?

The liquid that was illuminated on the feast of Epiphany is called Great or annual water. To illuminate it, ice holes are made in the shape of a cross on lakes or rivers, and this place is decorated with ribbons or carved pieces of ice. Since the religious procession in 2021 will take place on the night of January 18-19, it can be consecrated on any of these days; usually, its endowment with healing powers occurs immediately after the church ceremony.

The optimal period of time is the period from January 17 to January 20. At this moment, from a scientific point of view, the electromagnetic activity of water increases and its structure changes. Before and after this period of time, the peak subsides and the water becomes ordinary and does not have a healing effect. The time period for each region is different, depending on the time zone.

Attention!

It is advisable not just to draw water, but to perform a festive ritual for this and read prayers, only in this case it will be used for good. If used without faith, it can cause negative effects.

The meaning of the holiday

Miniature Minology of Vasily II.
Constantinople. 985 Vatican Library. Rome. Photo from the site bizlida.by There are two main “events” that we celebrate in Baptism: the Baptism of Jesus Christ, who took upon himself the sins of people, and the revelation of the hitherto unknown mystery about the One God in three Persons - the Holy Trinity - to many people. God the Father spoke from Heaven, testifying that Christ is His Son, the Son of God was baptized in the waters of the Jordan, and the Holy Spirit descended on Christ in the form of a dove.

Therefore, the day of the Baptism of the Lord is also called Epiphany. And therefore, when receiving holy Baptism, a person is baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

When to collect water for baptism, until what time on January 18 and 19, what is the difference between them

On the eve of the feast of the Epiphany and on its day, crowds of people gather at the springs, wanting to fill a container with healing liquid. There is a slight difference depending on when it is taken. The water collected on January 18 on Christmas Eve is Epiphany, and on January 19 - Epiphany.

There is no difference when you take it, since on both of these days its properties will be noticeably different from ordinary liquid. However, church ministers assure that there is still a difference between these days and recommend collecting holy water after the service, that is, on the night of January 18-19 until the evening of Epiphany.

Why was the sinless Christ baptized?

Both sinners and Christ were immersed in the Jordan. But for the former it was a baptism of repentance, and forgiveness was expressed in washing. People went to the Jordan to wash away their sins.

Christ entered the Jordan to take upon himself all the consequences of man's sins, along with the suffering and pain that sins bring. Accept until death on the Cross, but - ultimately - to conquer sin and death.

And the first action took place as soon as Christ emerged from the waters of the Jordan: the waters were sanctified. Sanctification, the transformation of water - a created element - became the guarantee and beginning of the future transformation of all creation, and most importantly - of man, his birth in the spirit, from earthly, material, finite life - into eternal life. Man receives this pledge of eternal life in Holy Baptism as a gift that is called upon to be revealed.

Living or dead water for Epiphany

“Dead” water is the water that forms in natural springs on January 19 from midnight to 3 am. For the first time about her and her healing properties were written in the Gospel. It is believed that if it enters the body, then everything that prevents it from working fully will be killed, a person’s health will noticeably become stronger, and many diseases will disappear, especially those associated with dysfunction of the reproductive structures.

“Living” water has a similar property. It helps cleanse the body, especially helps normalize kidney function. In nature, it becomes like this on Kupala night - June 7 from midnight to 3 am. There is a belief according to which, first you need to drink “dead” water and you will feel weak, after which you should drink a sip of “living” water and you will feel noticeably better.

Why water for baptism does not spoil and lasts a long time from a scientific point of view

An amazing fact - the water collected on the night of January 18-19 does not disappear or go out all year round. Research has been going on about this for a long time. One of the scientists suggested that this may be due to the suppression of the growth of microorganisms by reducing electrical conductivity. It becomes so soft that it cannot deteriorate for a long time.

Scientists have stated that you can put it into a vessel in any quantity, it will still retain its purity, freshness, beneficial and healing properties. There is also a version that during this period of time it takes on a gaseous state, which is why it becomes lighter. Despite all the efforts of scientists, the exact answer has not yet been found; the riddle about the secrets of Epiphany water has not been solved.

Attention!

You can store the liquid at home, it is recommended next to the Icons. You need to treat it like a sacred object - with love and respect, do not put the vessel in the garage or underground. It is better to use a closed glass container for this; if stored properly, it will last until next year; there are cases when its service life lasted longer.

Scientific explanation that water changes structure at Epiphany

Changes in the properties of water in natural sources occur every year with the same frequency, regardless of air temperature and weather conditions. According to scientists, this is due to geomagnetic anomalies. During this period of time, the Earth reaches the point where a strong flow of neurons is formed that affects water; this happens just during Orthodox holidays.

Another version of the change in fluid is the gravitational influence of the Sun and Moon, the orbits are so close to the Earth that tidal friction is formed and electromagnetic radiation is emitted. It is for this reason that in mid-January, water in natural sources begins to “abnormally” change its properties. Scientists have recorded that water can noticeably change its properties and can be stored for a long time.

When water for Epiphany becomes and is considered holy and healing

It is recommended to collect water from the source on January 19 from midnight to noon. It is believed that during these hours the greatest electrical conductivity is present and it becomes holy and healing for the following reasons:

• its structure changes and becomes “abnormal”;
• extraordinary energy is generated in it;
• bacteria disappear;
• it becomes indestructible.

Scientists have come to the conclusion that during this period miracles occur not only in natural water sources, changes also occur in the human biofield, there is an improvement in energy potential, increased immunity and strengthening of the body’s protective functions, and when Holy water enters the body, pathogenic and toxic formations.

Ritual with matches

• Take 1 glass of holy water and a new box of matches, leave only 9 matches in it;
• When it gets dark, sit opposite your baby;
• Light the first match, say the prayer described above, looking at the child;
• When the fire begins to burn your fingers, throw the match into the glass;
• So burn all 9 matches with prayer.

Based on the state of the matches, draw conclusions:

• If the cinders did not drown, then there was no evil eye;
• If several cinders sank to the bottom, then there was a slight evil eye, but you got rid of it. To be sure, perform the ritual the next day;
• If all the matches were at the bottom, then the evil eye was not weak.
• Perform the ritual 3 to 5 times.

How to use Epiphany water

Epiphany water is healing, it heals, has a preventive effect, increases a person’s vitality and rejuvenates.

The rules for using Epiphany water are simple. You need to drink it in the morning before meals, and then, preferably, eat prosphora. Don’t forget about sincere prayer, which will help you get rid of any negativity in life. Epiphany water can be diluted with plain water so that it lasts for a longer period. Today we’ll talk about how to use it correctly.

Epiphany water is believed to have healing properties. You can drink it when you are sick on an empty stomach and wash your face to stay healthy. True, you need to drink holy water with prayer, asking the Almighty for spiritual and physical health.

It perfectly boosts immunity and makes a person resistant to many infections. For example, if you regularly give your child this water, he will catch colds less often.

Epiphany water is a psychotherapeutic remedy for relieving increased anxiety and irritability, so after a hard, nervous day, drink half a glass of holy water - and you will feel the tension go away, peace and tranquility come.

In addition, Epiphany water is used when it is necessary to cleanse homes and outbuildings of negativity, cure pets and preserve water sources, for example, a well. In Rus', it was customary to sprinkle all corners of the house with water, which was brought from the Temple on the Eve of Epiphany.

You can drink holy water, cook soups and porridges with it, water flowers with it, wash your face or add it to the bathroom, irrigate the corners of the house to get rid of evil spirits. The range of applications of such water is very wide.

To extend the use of such a valuable gift on Epiphany night, you can add a few drops of holy water to other liquids; it will certainly share its properties, turning an ordinary glass of water into a healing liquid.

Ablutions and irrigation

Bathing is not a mandatory rule, priests say. This is a blessed thing, but not necessary. After all, people are different, some can swim in icy water in winter, but others cannot, for some it is not beneficial - their health condition is such that they cannot afford it. The Church does not require a person to perform feats beyond his strength.

In order to get the most bioactive Epiphany effect without leaving home and without swimming in the cold in an ice hole, you need to wait until half past one in the morning and in the next half hour wash, take a shower or bath with tap Epiphany water, drink a little of this unusual water from the tap .

While swimming, read a prayer or simply say the following words to yourself: “Water takes away all sorrows and sorrows, my heart and soul are pure.”

The results of research using the dowsing method show that this immediately affects the body, increases the size of a person’s biofield tens and hundreds of times, energizes it and has a healing effect.

And it doesn’t matter where you swam, in an ice hole or in a bathtub, the beneficial power of Epiphany water is the same. And it depends not on the temperature of the water, not on its quantity and quality, but on the faith of the person.

The most favorable time for water procedures is from 0 to 2 am on January 19th. At this time, the energy charge of water, even ordinary water, from any spring or well, is at its maximum.

Holy water (blessed in church) is applied to sore spots. Moreover, you don’t need to pour it generously—it’s enough to simply anoint the sore spot with it in a cross shape. The essence of the procedure is not in the duration of exposure, but in the very contact with the miraculous water.

In the old days, women collected Epiphany snow from stacks - it was believed that washing with melted Epiphany water bestows beauty and prolongs youth. Rinse your face and chest with it. There is no need to dry yourself with a towel - let the water absorb into the skin.

How to drink correctly

It is recommended to drink Epiphany water daily in the morning (or in the mornings and evenings), preferably on an empty stomach and in small quantities (1-3 sips). It is believed that it improves health and protects against physical and mental illnesses.

“...She eats it on an empty stomach, a spoonful, a little at a time. The man stood up, crossed himself, asked the Lord for a blessing for the day that had begun, washed, prayed and accepted the great agiasma. If you are prescribed to take medicine on an empty stomach, then first take holy water, followed by the medicine. And then breakfast and other things to do.

Devotees of Christian piety call consecrated water the best cure for all spiritual and physical ailments. Often confessors “prescribe” Epiphany water to their sick children - a spoonful every hour, with faith, of course, but without faith, drink at least half a canister.

You can wash your face with it and sprinkle your bed. True, women are not blessed to take Epiphany water on critical days. But this is if the woman is otherwise healthy. And if she is sick, then even this circumstance does not matter. May Epiphany water help her."

If you are sick or feel the influence of some hostile energy, you can drink Epiphany regardless of the time of day and whether you have eaten before.

It is believed that Epiphany water gives peace of mind and harmony. If you are very nervous, irritated or anxious, depressed or stressed, drink some Epiphany water to restore calm and tranquility.

It is useful for people after fifty years to drink holy water at least ten days a year. Epiphany water neutralizes the “wishes” of evil and envious people, which is why it has always been in such demand when treating people and cleansing their homes.

Old zemstvo doctors said that drinking holy water after sleep rejuvenates the body and prolongs life to ninety, or even a hundred years. Holy water, added even in small quantities to ordinary clean water, imparts beneficial properties to it (book “Deciphering the Magic of Water Crystals”).

In addition, Epiphany water is used when it is necessary to cleanse homes and outbuildings of negativity, cure pets and preserve water sources, for example, a well.

In Rus', it was customary to sprinkle all corners of the house with water, which was brought from the Temple on the Eve of Epiphany. During this festive season, there was a special attitude towards both snow and melt water.

Washing children from the evil eye

Young children are often exposed to negative influences from strangers. When a child starts crying and cannot be calmed down, it means he has been jinxed, voluntarily or involuntarily. You can believe it or not, but just in case, you need to know how to wash a child with holy water.

Do the following:

• Visit the Temple;
• Submit a note about the child's health;
• With great zeal, be baptized at the icon of the Lord, the Most Holy Theotokos and Mother Matrona;
• In front of the image of Matronushka, say an appeal to the saint: “Blessed Elder, heal my child from the evil eye and damage sent during the day or dark night. Amen."
• Cross yourself three times;
• Buy 3 candles, collect blessed water;
• Returning home, light the candles, place a decanter of blessed water between them;
• After crossing yourself three times, read a prayer to the Lord, drink 2-3 sips;
• Introducing your baby, repent of your sins.

After this, read the prayer:

“Blessed Elder, Matrona of Moscow. I may torment my soul in doubt, but I save a child from the evil eye. Forgive me my sins and confusion, bring zeal towards Orthodoxy. You always help with illnesses, you heal us in desperate pain. Help me to heal now, just like drinking oil and water. Let the evil eye evaporate from the child, and let grace settle in the soul. Thy will be done. Amen".

After crossing yourself, drink some water and put out the candles. After this, drink and wash your baby with holy water for 3 days.

If the baby is very ill, then cross yourself, sprinkle some water on him, say: “Lord, save and preserve my child (name). Amen". And then carry out the ritual described above.

Holy water will also help you against the evil eye. We must do the same ritual.