Baptism is without a doubt one of the greatest Christian holidays. This is a day that fills people's hearts with light and faith in the best. But the most important thing is that it is precisely at such a time that any person gets the opportunity to touch uncharted energy. And one of the miracles of Baptism is rightfully considered baptismal water. A similar gift of nature and God is shrouded in many secrets and legends. Most common people do not fully understand what properties Epiphany water has, how to use it and how to store it. All these questions should know the answer. After all, ordinary knowledge of a miracle will not bring you closer to receiving the long-awaited grace. It is important to understand why we are given such a unique chance.
Epiphany water: the science of using the forces of nature
The great blessing of water takes place on January 18 and 19 in all, even the smallest, Christian churches of the world. Believers come to churches and springs in the hope of healing the body and purifying the soul. However, few people know the rules that provide the treasured liberation from earthly sins and illnesses.
The main condition for receiving the most effective blessing at the appointed time is the presence not just during the illumination of the water, but being directly at the service preceding it. The thing is that coveted healing is given only during the reading of the prayer. Indeed, it is this rite that serves as a powerful vehicle between the world of people and God.
The indulgence of grace can be experienced by plunging into the Jordan. Contrary to popular belief, Jordan is not a specific body of water. This is the name of any lake, river or other natural reservoir, over which a special prayer of consecration was read. Epiphany water will give a feeling of calm and warmth to everyone who touches it. However, there is a certain condition, which must be observed in any case. It is important not only to come and plunge when you feel like it, but to defend the consecration of the reservoir during prayer, and then proceed to immersion in the cleansing baptismal water. Before plunging into Jordan, one should go and confess the day before, thus preparing with the help of a spiritual mentor for such a significant event.
Epiphany water retains its properties, provided that it is stored in tightly sealed containers. The storage location should be quiet, calm and preferably near the icons. Do not place vessels with consecrated water in places where you spend a lot of time, where you can argue about something, where the TV works. After all, water very quickly changes its properties, receiving new information. It should be remembered that Epiphany water, like any other liquid stored in a closed vessel for a long time, can deteriorate. In this case, you should not just pour such water into the sink. Dishes in which baptismal water was stored cannot be used in everyday life. This is especially true for plastic containers.
Several myths about baptismal water should also be dispelled. The first and most common myth is that the water, consecrated on January 18 and 19, differs in properties. According to church canons, both water are absolutely equal. The second most popular misconception is the rumor that all the water in the world on the day of Baptism becomes holy. The properties of baptismal water are possessed only by that water that “heard” the prayer of sanctification on this day. All the rest of the water has no special properties, so you should not expect miracles from it.
And in the end I would like to add that there is one ancient rite, which today rarely is used by anyone. When you bring baptismal water to the house, you should definitely sprinkle the whole house with it. Then you cleanse your house of negative energy and sanctify it with grace for the whole year. Also, with the help of a candle, a special soot was created, which was then applied with protective crosses on the walls of the housing. However, today it can be very dangerous for your home. But in any case, even the usual sprinkling of holy water does not hurt.