Warm changing rooms and comfortable slopes: where to swim on Epiphany. Swimming in an ice hole for baptism - when Swimming for baptism when to swim

The main tradition of Epiphany is mass bathing in Jordans, that is, in specially open and consecrated fonts. As always, it will be possible to swim in ice holes at Epiphany in Moscow in 2018. They are usually carved into the ice in the shape of a cross.

Today, January 16, at a meeting of the Presidium of the Moscow Government, they discussed preparations for the upcoming holiday and told where to swim at Epiphany in Moscow in 2018.

59 baths will open throughout the city, said Deputy Mayor of the capital Pyotr Biryukov. - Due to the weather, the thickness of the ice on reservoirs does not exceed 15 - 20 centimeters, so there will not be a mass exit of people onto the ice.

By the way, due to the warm winter, there will be fewer swimming pools this time than last year. Then there were 70 of them in different districts of Moscow. Now, for example, it will be possible to swim in the center of Moscow in a font in the courtyard of the temple on Chisty Vrazhek, in the south - in the Tsaritsynsky pond, in the east - in lakes Svyatoe and Beloe, in the north-west - in the Stroginskaya floodplain, in Serebryany Bor.

The most places for swimming on Epiphany will appear in New Moscow (19 addresses) and Northwestern district(10 addresses). The least number is in the center and northeast of the capital (1 address, respectively) and in Zelenograd (2 addresses). Full list places to swim at Epiphany in Moscow in 2018 - see below.

Swimming areas are coordinated with Rospotrebnadzor. The quality of water in areas permitted for swimming meets sanitary standards.

Near all the swimming pools and Jordans there will be heating tents with lighting, changing rooms, dry toilets, and points with hot drinks. Temporary parking spaces for cars will be installed next to them.

Wooden and straw anti-slip flooring will be laid on the approaches and descents to the water. Ambulance teams, rescuers and police, as well as volunteers from Orthodox organizations, will be on duty everywhere. Some lanes, for example, in the South-Eastern district of the capital will be built next to rescue stations. In total, 2.5 thousand people will keep order during swimming, and about 170 special equipment will also be used. Of them:

More than 600 rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and volunteers;

About 700 utility workers;

About 700 police officers;

About 60 medical teams;

16 rescue hovercraft;

74 special equipment vehicles.

According to the mayor's office, this year about 120 thousand participants are expected for Epiphany bathing in Moscow. Let us remind you that last year about 170 thousand people came to the ice holes and swimming pools, of which more than 109 thousand people swam.

TO THE POINT

Deputy Mayor of Moscow Pyotr Biryukov told Komsomolskaya Pravda more about the celebration of Epiphany.

- Pyotr Pavlovich, how will swimming be held this year?

In total, 59 places for swimming will be organized at reservoirs popular among Muscovites in all districts of the capital. The largest number of swimming pools and ice holes will appear in the Trinity and Novomoskovsk districts.

Epiphany bathing is organized annually, and now preparations are being carried out comprehensively according to schedule. First of all, the efforts of the Moscow Municipal Services Complex, the capital's rescuers and police are aimed at ensuring the safety of Muscovites.

This year, the thickness of the ice cover on the capital's water bodies does not exceed 15 - 20 centimeters, which means that mass access of people to the ice cannot be allowed. We equip special approaches for swimmers with anti-slip flooring, safe descents, lighting, rescue equipment, heating and changing facilities, hot food and drinking. Additional fencing will be installed and parking will be provided for vehicles.

- Will the baths open in the center of Moscow?

Muscovites will be able to plunge into the font at the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Chisty Vrazhek.

- How will they ensure the safety of those who come to the ice holes and swimming pools?

Ambulance teams will be on duty near the swimming pools. Rescuers equipped with special equipment will be on duty, and public order will be maintained by police. In addition, utility workers, responsible representatives from prefectures and district governments will be on duty. Information boards with rules of conduct will be installed in advance near reservoirs.

IMPORTANT!

Officially, the fonts will be open from 18.00 on January 18 to 12.00 on January 19. But, as noted by the mayor's office, usually in some especially busy places, swimming time is extended until 18.00 - 20.00 on January 19.

ON A NOTE

What to bring with you

Take warm clothes to the ice hole so that you can quickly put them on. Comfortable non-slip slippers and towels will also come in handy. And everyone will be given hot tea and warmed up on the spot. In most swimming places it is free.

ATTENTION

How to perform the ceremony correctly

You have to wear shoes all the way to the ice hole, because your feet start to freeze first. It is better to undress before swimming gradually: first remove your outerwear, after a few minutes your shoes, and only then everything else. Before swimming, you can rub your body with a rich cream or drink a tablespoon of fish oil.

According to the rules, it is enough to dive headlong into the font three times. At each immersion, you need to cross yourself and pray at this moment for yourself and your loved ones.

AND FURTHER...

Many believe that plunging into an ice hole washes away all the sins of an Orthodox Christian. However, the priests do not agree with this: “To get rid of sins, we need more serious spiritual work and confession.”

BY THE WAY

MSCh explains

Every year, on the eve of Epiphany, rescuers remind Muscovites and guests of the capital several recommendations:

Dive only in specially equipped ice holes under the supervision of city services and doctors;

You should not drink alcohol before dipping, this increases the already high load on the heart;

Don’t take the plunge hungry; have a snack at least an hour before swimming in the font;

You need to stay in the ice hole for no more than 3 minutes to avoid general hypothermia of the body;

After bathing, you must first rub yourself with a terry towel. Then put on a hat, dry warm clothes and drink hot tea.

Who better to stay on the shore

People with weak hearts, asthma attacks, illnesses genitourinary system, nasopharynx, stomach, nervous system;

People with diabetes and blood pressure problems;

Pregnant women, as well as children and elderly people without preparation.

SPECIFICALLY

Where to swim on Epiphany in Moscow in 2018

Central District

Temple on Chisty Vrazhek

Northern District

Big Garden Pond

Water area of ​​the Khimki Reservoir:

Near the Dynamo water stadium, Leningradskoye shosse, vl. 39-43

In the Levoberezhny beach area, opposite the Emergency Ministry station, Pribrezhny pr-d, ow. 7

Eastern District

Babaevsky pond, st. Kurganskaya, 5-9

Red Pond, Izmailovsky Forest Park

Font “Vernissage in Izmailovo”, Izmailovskoye sh., 73Zh

Oleniy Pond, Sokolniki Park, st. Sokolnichesky Val, 1, building 1

Beloe Lake, st. B. Kosinskaya, 46

Lake Svyatoe, st. Oranzhereynaya, 18

Terletsky Ponds, Svobodny Prospekt, 9

South-Eastern District

Upper Kuzminsky pond, st. Kuzminskaya, 10, near the dam

Lower Lublinsky Pond, st. Shkuleva, ow. 26, near the Ministry of Emergency Situations station

Shibaevsky pond, st. Zarechye, ow. 14, near the rescue station

Southern District

Borisovskie ponds, st. Borisovskie Ponds, 2g

Upper Tsaritsynsky pond, st. Dolskaya, 1

Pond Beket, Zagorodnoye sh., no. 2

Southwestern District

Vorontsovsky pond, Church of the Life-giving Trinity in Vorontsovo, st. Vorontsovskie Ponds

Pond of the sanatorium “Uzkoe”, Temple of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in “Uzkoe”, st. Profsoyuznaya, 123 B

Troparevo pond, recreation area "Troparevo", st. Akademika Vinogradova, 4

Chernevsky Pond, Church of the Nativity of Christ in Chernevo, st. Yuzhnobutovskaya, 61

Pond on Nakhimovsky Prospekt, 8

Pond near the temple in Zakharyino

Western district

Meshchersky pond, st. Voskresenskaya, d. Za

Moskva River, Filevsky Boulevard, opposite No. 21

Moscow River, st. B. Filevskaya, 40a

Pond in the village of Rublevo

Northwestern District

Moscow River, st. Aviatsionnaya, 79

Moscow River, Stroginskaya floodplain, st. Tvardovsky, ow. 16

Bottomless Lake, st. Tamanskaya, 91

Derivation channel

Karamyshevskaya embankment, 13-15

Kirov floodplain

Moscow River, Northern Tushino Park, st. Svobody, 56

Rozhdestvenno village pond, st. Baryshikha, 4-6

Pond Baryshikha in Mitino

Yuzhnoye Tushino, st. Boat, ow. 19

Zelenograd

Black Lake, on the western side of the reservoir, Lesnye Prudy alley, 6th microdistrict

Shkolnoye Lake, on the western side of the reservoir, Panfilovsky Prospect, bldg. 1001

New Moscow

Troitsk, r. Desna, Zarechye recreation area

Fonts:

In the village of Svinorye

In the village holiday home "Pleskovo"

At the temple in the village of Vasyunino

In the village DSK "Michurinets"

In the park "Rucheyok" in the village of Marushkino

In the village of Tovarishchevo

In the village of Evseevo-Kuvekino

In the village of Puchkovo

In the village Shishkin forest

Ponds:

On the river Treshnya, Chernetskoe village

In the village Epiphany

In the village Pokrovskoye

In the village Bylovo

In the village of Knutovo

In the village Oznobishino

Near the holiday home "Voskresenskoye"

In the village Mosrentgen

In the Ulyanovsk forest park

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Do you jump into an ice hole to strengthen your spirit or body?

Gennady ONISCHENKO, ex-chief sanitary doctor of Russia, State Duma deputy:

First of all, I don’t dive, but perform ablution. And I do this in order to ensure harmony between spirit and body.

Nikolay VALUEV, State Duma deputy, boxer:

I’ve been doing this traditionally for God knows how many years... Probably ten. I will fly to Buryatia for Epiphany.

Nikita DZHIGURDA, showman:

I'll take an ice cold shower. I do this every day, not only during Epiphany frosts. The spirit is tempered, and through it the body, for the spirit is original. Even someone who swims all the time can fall into a trap. After all, a vessel of the body that is not filled with spirit and love leads to disaster. The main thing is to believe and love. Then everything will be fine with your health. I used to constantly dive into the ice hole, but now Marina Anisina objects.

Vladimir ZHIRINOVSKY, leader of the LDPR:

Both. This is a whole test for the body. Here you are walking in a warm jacket - and suddenly into icy water. This requires physical strength. But if you are afraid that you won’t be able to handle it, it is better to just wash your face with water - this is also useful. And swimming in an ice hole is also a spiritual test. After all, you need to overcome numbness. For many people, faith helps them do this.

Vitaly MILONOV, State Duma deputy:

I don't dive. At Epiphany we are told: demand from God that he does not let you get sick. But on any other day we don’t dive into the ice hole: we’re afraid of catching pneumonia. I do not have the boldness to demand healing from the Lord on this very day. I ask God to forgive me my sins. It’s a shame that Epiphany became a substitute for winter swimming: I drank vodka, dived, but didn’t go to church. The main thing is to take communion on this holiday, and the ice hole is in the background.

Stanislav SADALSKY, actor:

I will celebrate Epiphany at home and with my family. Let's set the table. There is a church opposite us, when the bells start ringing, I go to the bathroom. I stand under warm water. It doesn’t matter whether it’s cold or hot, at this time all water is sacred.

Alena, reader of the KP.RU website:

For the sake of health. Once a year, but you need to harden yourself. And here is such a wonderful occasion.

Irina, listener of Radio “KP” (97.2 FM):

My husband taught me to bathe. After the hole, you are filled with lightness. It was like starting a new life.

MEANWHILE

How does transport work in Moscow on Epiphany: Metro until two o’clock in the morning, overland until three

On Epiphany night church services will be held in more than 400 monasteries and churches in Moscow. But it is not necessary to come on this particular day. As explained in the Moscow Patriarchate, water becomes holy after a special water blessing prayer. Access to containers with it will be open in churches for several days. In addition, on the holiday itself, January 19, queues are expected to form for holy water, and it will be difficult to get to the temples

With the Baptism of Rus' (in 988), it gradually spread among our ancestors. The blessing of water can only be performed by a priest - by reading the appropriate prayers and immersing the cross in water three times. On reservoirs, for this purpose, an ice hole is made in advance - “Jordan” - usually in the shape of a cross. Usually bodies of water - ponds, rivers, lakes - are consecrated on the feast of Epiphany itself, after the liturgy. Epiphany water is a shrine that is used for healing and to strengthen the mental and physical strength of us and our loved ones.

From some churches and on Epiphany Eve after the service, solemn processions are made to the ice holes in the reservoirs, they are blessed. Orthodox Christians scoop up holy water from this ice hole, wash themselves with it, and the bravest “dive” into the ice hole. Russian traditions of swimming in ice holes go back to the times of the ancient Scythians, who dipped their babies into icy water, accustoming them to the harsh nature.

When swimming in an ice hole at Epiphany

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Is it necessary to swim in an ice hole at Epiphany?

Is it necessary to swim at Epiphany? And if there is no frost, will bathing be Epiphany?

In any church holiday, it is necessary to distinguish between its meaning and the traditions that have developed around it. The main thing in the feast of the Epiphany is the Epiphany, the Baptism of Christ by John the Baptist, the voice of God the Father from heaven “This is my beloved Son” and the Holy Spirit descending on Christ. The main thing for a Christian on this day is to be present at church service, confession and Communion of the Holy Mysteries of Christ, communion of baptismal water.

The established traditions of swimming in cold ice holes are not directly related to the Feast of the Epiphany itself, are not mandatory and, most importantly, do not cleanse a person of sins, which, unfortunately, is discussed a lot in the media.

Such traditions should not be treated as magical rites - the holiday of the Epiphany is celebrated by Orthodox Christians in hot Africa, America, and Australia. After all…

While swimming in the icy Epiphany font, a person experiences approximately the same stress as during a parachute jump. To prevent such a test from resulting in a subsequent decrease in immunity, it is necessary to prepare for the dive in advance, gain a positive attitude and overcome the fear of icy water. If everything is done correctly and you take care of warm clothes, a soft towel and hot tea in advance, Epiphany will become one of the most joyful and unforgettable days of your life.

What you should know

Only healthy and seasoned people can swim in the ice hole. People with obesity, diseases of the cardiovascular system, arterial hypertension, respiratory diseases, chronic skin diseases and inflammation of the genitourinary system. Swimming in ice water will not benefit people suffering from insomnia, as well as people with mental disorders. Such categories of citizens can perform the ritual at home by simply taking a contrast shower.

Orthodox people celebrate Epiphany, or Epiphany, on January 19, and the day before, on the 18th, they celebrate Epiphany Eve. There is a popular tradition among believers - to swim on this day. How to plunge into an ice hole at Epiphany without harming your health? We will try to sort this out.

Baptism is an important event in the Orthodox religion

On this day, believers celebrate two events in the history of religion - baptism God's Son John the Baptist in the waters of the river, which was called the Jordan, and the appearance of the Trinity of God, that is, the Epiphany. They say that from the moment of Baptism, Jesus Christ began to come out to people.

Epiphany completes the cycle of Christmas holidays and requires special preparation. Just as a strict fast is observed before Christmas, so on the eve of Epiphany it is necessary to adhere to the same strict Epiphany Eve.

Swimming in Jordan - healing the soul and body

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One of the traditions at Epiphany is swimming in an ice hole. It is believed that water on Epiphany Christmas Eve, January 18, acquires healing properties. As a rule, on Epiphany Christmas Eve special illumination of the ice hole is carried out. For Epiphany, the pond is made in the shape of a cross and it is called “Jordan”, after the name of the river in which Jesus Christ was baptized.

Epiphany water is a shrine for Orthodox believers. They drink it to heal illnesses and strengthen physical and mental strength. Not everyone can decide to swim in an ice hole on Epiphany - not everyone can withstand the frost and icy water. If you decide to swim in an ice hole on Epiphany on January 18-19, then we suggest that you first familiarize yourself with the recommendations and rules for performing this ritual.

Rules for swimming in an ice hole for Epiphany

Swimming in an ice hole is a three-time immersion in water with your head. In progress…

On January 19, one of the most significant Christian holidays begins, and many cannot imagine it without personal participation - that is, immersion in icy Epiphany water in special ice holes. In Russia, on Epiphany, it is customary to bless water, including in natural reservoirs, for which a cross-shaped hole - a Jordan - is cut in the ice. Previously, those who took part in Christmas fortune-telling and mummery dipped into the ice hole primarily to wash away their sins. It was also believed that evil spirits, who freely walked the earth all Christmastide, were leaving for the Jordan. Water consecrated at Epiphany is considered healing. The clergy wear white robes for this holiday.

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Read more about when to swim in the ice hole on Epiphany

January 18 is Epiphany Christmas Eve. The time before Epiphany or Epiphany, as this holiday is more popularly called. After the service that night, a great purification of water takes place in all churches. Every believer, according to church laws, on Christmas Eve of this holiday must hold a service, light a candle and draw blessed water.
No church rules force people to plunge into an ice hole at Epiphany.

Especially if a person is not ready for this. But, in most Russian cities, people actively join the tradition when they swim at Epiphany on January 18 or 19. You can swim in…

If you decide to swim in an ice hole on Epiphany, you need to find specially equipped swimming holes not far from the shore. You also need to be sure that you are under the supervision of rescuers.

The ladder for descending into the water must be stable.

Warm up

Before you plunge into the icy water, you should warm up. To do this you need to perform a complex physical exercise. It is advisable to run, swing your arms and legs.

This will reduce the stress on the body that comes from swimming in an ice hole. Read more about this here.

Gradually cool down

The body needs to get used to the temperature change. Therefore, you should undress gradually: take off your hat, after a few minutes - your scarf, jacket, clothes, then your shoes.

Dip correctly

You need to plunge up to your neck without getting your head wet. This way you can avoid reflex vasoconstriction...

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On the night of January 19, Orthodox Christians will celebrate one of their most revered holidays - Epiphany or, as it is also called, Epiphany. One of the brightest traditions associated with this event is swimming in an ice hole. If you have come to relax at one of the Moscow region tourist centers or country hotels, but do not know where the closest swimming pool is located, then this review of places for swimming on Epiphany will be very helpful.

Where in Moscow can you swim in an ice hole on Epiphany?

In Moscow this year it is planned to equip about 60 ice holes for Epiphany swimming. Therefore, in any area of ​​the capital and its suburbs it will be possible to find a font in which everyone who wants to join this tradition will be able to plunge.

Here we will provide a list of addresses of baths most conveniently located to places of country recreation - bases and hotels in the Moscow region.

A pond in the village of Rozhdestveno, located behind the Church of the Nativity in the Mitino region. The most convenient location for it is Apart Hotel Yes, located at the intersection of Baryshikha and Mitinskaya streets.

Two baths have been organized in Zelenograd. One is located on Lake Shkolnoye on Filaretovskaya Street. The other is on Lake Chernoe (landmark - Lesnye Prudy alley near building 621A). It will be most convenient for those who vacation on, and to come here.

Those who vacation at bases located north of Moscow will have to either look for swimming pools in nearby towns or travel to Moscow to take part in this action. The closest baths to them are located in the Khimki area:

• Pribrezhny Proezd, 1-7 - this is the water area of ​​the Khimki Reservoir;
• st. Svobody, 56 is the territory of the Northern Tushino park.

Getting here along the Leningradskoe Highway or through the Moscow Ring Road will be convenient for those staying at the Concept and Meridian hotels.

Two baths are organized in the Novokosino area:

• st. Zaozernaya, 2-6 on Lake Beloye;
• st. Orangereinaya, 18 on Lake Svyatoe.

It will be very convenient to get here for those who are vacationing in - it is the closest to them.

The most convenient way to get to the swimming pool is located on the alder pond in the Terletskaya Dubrava recreation area, at 9 Svobodny Prospekt. It is on the left along Entuziastov Highway when entering Moscow after the Moscow Ring Road.

There are about twenty swimming pools in the southern suburbs of the capital. Here are some of them:

• Nikolay Sirotkin St., 28 “a”;
• Shcherbinka, st. Zheleznodorozhnaya, 15;
• Shchapovskoye settlement, Oznobishino village.

The closest to them are country club "Relax", Bely Dom Country House And guest house "Erino".

The distance to the nearest font is no more than 15 km - this is in the village of Vasyunino.

Map of the location of the fonts at Epiphany bathing

In order to view the map in detail and find out where you can swim on Epiphany on the night of January 18-19 in Moscow, click on the zoom button in the lower right corner of the map.

How to swim properly?

A little about safety precautions. There are many known cases of hypothermia, no matter what adherents of this tradition say. Therefore, it is worth adhering to certain rules so that the memories of winter swimming later bring only pleasant emotions.

You need to start preparing your body in advance by doing cold dousing. And those who have chronic diseases are generally not recommended to expose their body to such stress. Others should take note that swimming should only be done in ice holes specially equipped with slopes (and this is primarily due to safety). It is not recommended to swim immediately after eating or on an empty stomach. You should take warm clothes and a blanket with you. You should not go swimming alone - let someone be nearby who can help in case of any problems.

This is one of the biggest New Year holidays. But not everyone knows what day to swim in the ice hole. When and why this needs to be done, we will now tell you in the article.

• Let's figure out the dates
• Basic rules for dipping
• The meaning of diving into an ice hole
• Bathing process
• Main mistakes
• Is this really necessary?
• Contraindications

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Very often in January you can hear the following question: “When should you dive into the ice hole, on the 18th or 19th?”

It is customary that believers should come to church on January 18th. On this day you need to pray and bless the water. But on Epiphany, on the 19th, you need to swim in an ice hole.




But this should be done at night. Optimal time for swimming: from 00.10 to 01.30. It is in this interval that water will have healing properties. She will be able to heal people from illnesses and forgive sins.

Basic rules for dipping

At first glance, this ritual is very simple. But it only seems so, you need to familiarize yourself with the important rules:

1. Quick dive. The sooner you dive, the lower your risk of hypothermia.

2. 20 second rule. This is the ideal time to stay in cold water. During these seconds, blood will have time to reach the heart. But if you are diving for the first time, then stay in icy water for at least 10-15 seconds.




3. Drying with a towel. If you do this right away, you may damage the skin or small capillaries.

4. Dress quickly. Prepare comfortable clothes in advance and leave them as close to the ice hole as possible.

5. Jogging. Running will help you warm up quickly. Immediately after getting dressed, go for a run along the river bank. Or do some exercise.

The meaning of diving into an ice hole

The ritual of bathing in cold water can protect you from many diseases. But it is better to prepare for this procedure in advance. For example, dousing yourself with cold water at home. The more the body is hardened, the easier the ritual of swimming in an ice hole will be.

During a dive, kilocalories of heat are lost. Therefore, a protective reaction is triggered in the body - the pores narrow and blood flows to the most important organs. This is necessary to retain heat.

Also, the heartbeat accelerates and rises arterial pressure. After all, blood circulation occurs in smaller volumes.

Bathing process

Plunge completely into the water several times and quickly get out of there. If you stay in the cold for a long time, your limbs will cramp. Immediately throw a large towel or blanket over yourself. Hot tea or coffee will help you warm up.

Main mistakes

To make swimming as comfortable as possible, familiarize yourself with the main misconceptions:

· Partial immersion. If you decide to dive, then you need to do it with your whole body. Very often people do not wash their heads and make a serious mistake. After all, a sharp temperature change inside the body can cause vasospasm.

If you have long hair, use a shower cap. After all, you won’t be able to dry your hair quickly.




· Wrong food. We have already told you that kilocalories of heat are lost during a dive. Therefore, you need to stock up on energy. It can be obtained from fatty foods. Such as: lard, nuts, bread, raisins and others. Eat this food before swimming.

· Patting on the body. Even if you lightly hit your skin, you can injure it.

· Warm up. Very often, people get very hot before swimming. But this is absolutely impossible to do. After all, then there will be an even greater temperature difference and the person will suffer greatly. As a result, the muscles will receive microtrauma.

· Drinking alcoholic beverages. The church prohibits drinking alcohol on this holiday. Also, it only gives a temporary feeling of warmth. After dilation, the blood vessels will quickly narrow, and you will freeze even faster.

Is this really necessary?

On this day, you must attend the service and confess. But you can do without diving into an ice hole. After all, this is not a mandatory ritual.

The clergy believe that if a person believes in the special properties of water, then he only needs to wash his face with cold water.

Contraindications

· If you have any serious illness, then it is better to skip the procedure of diving into ice water. Also, you should not swim if you have heat or other illness. Even

The disease is very mild or not very serious, it is better to abstain. There could be dire consequences.

· Pregnant girls are not allowed to swim. After all, a sharp change in temperature can provoke premature contractions. Or more serious problems.

· If you have problems with your heart or blood pressure, do not go swimming in cold water. This will only increase your health problems.

· Also, you should not dive into cold water if you have diabetes or problems with urination.

Baptism has its own rituals and traditions, a rich history. And the most important thing is to understand the meaning inherent in this holiday. Epiphany is an important day of the year for Orthodox people. After all, it is then that a person’s spiritual renewal occurs.

Baptism in Greek means “immersion in water.” All nations adhere to this holiday. In the Church, Epiphany is considered one of the main holidays. What's happened? It takes place on January 19, when people set tables, go swimming in an ice hole or douse themselves with water. There is an opinion that the time of Epiphany on the night of January 18-19 is the time when sacred water flows from the tap. We invite you to take a closer look at this significant holiday.

What is the Baptism of the Lord

On this day, many Christians not only from Russia, but also from all over the world remember where the holiday came from. Let's remember - Baptism, what is it? On January 19, John the Baptist (Baptist) baptized Jesus Christ.

It is with this holiday that begins New Year according to old traditions.

Today, Epiphany Day is celebrated on the night of January 18-19. People celebrate it in much the same way as Easter. They prepare a delicious dinner, go to Church in the morning and bless water, and much more. Some people like to bless various products, such as sausage, cheese and kutia.

Many people like to go to the ice hole on the morning of January 19, where they swim. There is an opinion that even if it’s frosty outside, it’s still not cold to take a dip. Some are afraid to swim, they think that they might catch a bad cold, because the temperature outside is sub-zero.

In order to absolve sins on the feast of Epiphany, it is advisable to fast for a day. That is, do not eat meat and fatty foods. You need to give preference to lean foods.

Peculiarities of the Epiphany Service

The priest and all church ministers are dressed in white robes on this day. In Epiphany, what is water? It gives strong energy to a person and cleanses him of sins. However, only if you adhere to all the rules.

The very first feature on the day of Epiphany is the blessing of water.

Even if it comes from a tap, nothing will happen to it. will not deteriorate for a very long time. It is often used for human health, the evil eye, cleansing, etc.

The church service begins in the evening on January 18. The next day the priest also conducts a service. Everyone who wants to cleanse themselves and sanctify their water in the church usually goes first to the Divine Service. After the service has passed (2-3 hours), people can get holy water in the church or wait for the priest to bless it himself.

On the day of the Baptism of the Lord, you cannot quarrel or swear. It is advisable to read as many prayers as possible from January 18 to 19. If you don't know them, then just turn to God. You cannot ask him in prayers for money and fame. After all, this is a non-financial God. Ask him not to get sick so that you can earn money for your needs. You will see, if you speak from a pure heart, he will give you health.

Meals before Epiphany

The day before, that is, January 18, you need to stick to a light diet. Be sure to eat kutya on this day, which is made from cereals, honey and raisins. Some people add nuts and sugar to it.

Of course, not only kutya should be eaten at Epiphany. What else is tasty and interesting? Probably nothing. On this day, try to avoid pork, eggs, fish and dairy products.

Try to prepare soup on January 18 without frying vegetables. Place potatoes, carrots and onions (all raw) into the water. Just a little salt. One day on this lean soup you can sit. In addition to the first course, make porridge (buckwheat, wheat or rice). They will even make you healthier this day. After all, as you know, porridge is very beneficial for the human body.

But on January 19, have a holiday. You can also cook chicken in the oven, various salads, cutlets and much more.

Traditions of Epiphany

Any church holiday is intertwined with folk traditions. Baptism in Rus' was given special significance. The girls stopped guessing and testing their fate. They began to go to church, pray and stand at services.

The girls believed that Christmas fortune-telling was a sin. Therefore, they knew that after going to church they were purified.

Today, all the people are preparing for the holiday in advance. People create menus, buy groceries and prepare a variety of foods. They do not change long-standing traditions and also come to church for purification. As in Rus', even now, the priest sanctifies water twice. The first is in the church itself in the font, and the second is in the bathing pond.

If for some reason a person was unable to come to church, he is cleansed by swimming in an ice hole. However, remember that this tradition is optional. There is a risk, so you need to be careful. If you have a heart condition, are weak or have chronic bronchitis, then it is better to avoid swimming in the cold.

In Rus', on the day of Epiphany it was forbidden to wash clothes not only at home, but also in the river, since water is considered holy.

Where to swim on Epiphany

Many citizens are wondering where to swim at Epiphany? The choice is very large. You can swim in any place where there are specially equipped places. For this there must be special steps from which it is easy for a person to descend. There may also be tables where a person can put his clothes. Rescuers are on duty in special places on Epiphany Day. After all, anything can happen. They help in unexpected situations. In these places you can go through the entire bathing ritual.

Many people also dip in unofficial places. It is very dangerous. Where there are no lifeguards or a special entrance to the water, this place can be fatal. So don't take risks. The places of baptism are no different; they are equipped in the same way. Therefore, it is not necessary to travel somewhere far from your home to plunge into holy water. If you have an Epiphany pond nearby, you can safely go there. It is advisable to find out in advance whether there are doctors or rescuers there.

If you want to swim on a holy day, go where there are specially designated places and there are a lot of people. If you don’t know where to swim on Epiphany, it’s better to ask friends who have tried several options.

Proper bathing for Epiphany

You can plunge into this holiday at any age. Of course, you need to be prepared for this ritual both physically and mentally. If you are preparing your child, you must first harden him for a year. Give your baby a contrast shower and dousing with water. At first the water should be warm, gradually turning into colder water.

If you have rheumatism, heart disease or certain chronic diseases, then you need to consult your doctor first. After all, plunging into ice water can cause a person to go into shock.

If you are allowed to swim for Epiphany, follow the rules:

1. Swim only in designated areas.
2. Go diving accompanied by loved ones; diving alone is very dangerous.
3. Do not drink alcohol or cigarettes before swimming. They cause the blood vessels to narrow, which can lead to shock.
4. Take a change of warm clothes with you.
5. To easily approach the water, shoes should be non-slippery and comfortable.
6. It is better not to plunge your head into it, as a sharp narrowing of blood vessels can cause trouble.
7. You should not stay in ice water for more than 60 seconds. After all, hypothermia is a very serious test for the body.
8. Where there is ice, you should not plunge, it is very dangerous.
9. After swimming in ice water, you should rub your body well with a terry blanket or towel to disperse the blood throughout the body, and only then get dressed.
10. To prevent hypothermia, drink hot tea immediately after swimming.

The Epiphany of the Lord is a holiday that not only cleanses a person, but also renews him spiritually.

Folk signs for Epiphany

Since ancient times, people have paid attention to the weather and events to determine what spring, summer or autumn will be like. Here are some folk signs:

1. If it is clear on this day, but there is frost, there will be little rain in the summer, and there will be little harvest in the fall.
2. There is a round full moon at Epiphany - there will be a flood in the spring.
3. The night from January 18 to 19 will be clear and there will be many stars - in summer good harvest for berries.
4. If there is a positive temperature at Epiphany, summer and autumn will be fruitful.
5. South wind on January 19 - there will be frequent thunderstorms in the summer.
6. Dogs bark at Epiphany - the hunting season will be successful.
7. Chickens are not fed on this holiday. It is believed that if they are well-fed on January 19, they will spoil the garden in the summer.
8. If Epiphany turns out to be sunny and frosty, the summer will be very hot and dry.
9. If at 12:00 noon on January 19 the clouds are blue, you will reap a rich harvest from the garden in the fall.
10. A snowstorm on Epiphany means that spring will not soon knock on the window.
11. If there is a strong whirlwind on January 19, there will be plenty of honey.
12. A snowstorm on Epiphany means that the weather will be the same on Maslenitsa.
13. You will be healthy all year long if you swim in an ice hole at dawn on January 19th.

All these signs were considered very important by the people. If the weather really indicated that there would be no harvest, then people would stock up for next year. Over the years, people have become convinced that all the signs are true. Many people are wondering when Epiphany is in 2016. This holiday falls from Monday to Tuesday.

Epiphany water and its features

This water is called agiasma. In Greek it means "shrine". It has long been considered healing. To this day, people remember her if someone in the family is feeling unwell, they give holy water to drink, they wipe their face, hands, and feet. There is an opinion that people are healed. Indeed, it remains a mystery how water can stand for a long time and not spoil.

Scientists have studied ordinary and sacred water. They proved that the second one is indeed close in density to the sacred Jordan River. Its healing properties are explained by the fact that it is on Holy Days that the Earth’s magnetic field is deviated from the norm and magnetizes all water. Scientists have not been able to fully prove this phenomenon. After all, it is in Church holidays a miracle happens. So with scientific point sight even the water that flows from the tap into the Church holidays, becomes perfectly clean and retains its special qualities for decades.