Epiphany is an ancient and important Orthodox holiday, when many people perform the ritual of bathing in bodies of water.
Therefore, it is worth examining several features and folk signs that should be followed.
Cleansing of the soul
Bathing at Epiphany is considered a rite of purification not only of the body, but also of the soul.
It is believed that water on this day acquires special properties, helping to wash away sins and gain a new spiritual beginning.
Amulet for a year
It is believed that water from a reservoir consecrated on Epiphany has special properties.
It can be saved and used throughout the year as a talisman for the home, giving it special protection.
Bathing in the Moonlight
Superstitions also say that washing in a pond under the moonlight on the night of Epiphany gives this ritual a special magic.
Lunar energy is believed to have the ability to bring calm and spiritual awakening.
However, everyone should remember that swimming at night is quite dangerous.
Epiphany font
It is believed that an Epiphany bath with the addition of a number of herbs and oils brings not only physical but also spiritual cleansing.
Bathing at Epiphany is a spiritual experience. Many signs and superstitions about baptism did not appear by chance, so they should be followed.
Earlier we listed folk signs and superstitions associated with Epiphany.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
