Rules that can not be violated on Epiphany Eve, so as not to bring trouble to the house

Epiphany Christmas Eve 2022As always, it will be January 18th. On this day, the Christmas Day ends (the days when the celebration of Christmas was held) and the main preparation for another great holiday begins - the Baptism of the Lord.

In Russia before about the Epiphany Eve they said: “On the Epiphany night, before the morning, the sky opens, and therefore you can make wishes, pray and burn candles.” Eve of the Baptism of God You should spend in peace with yourself and your loved ones, in quiet grace.

The evening before Epiphany is special. There are even certain rules that can not be violated on Epiphany Eve, so as not to bring trouble to the house.



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Eve Eve in 2022 is an evening-preparation before a great Orthodox holiday, which is called the Epiphany of the Lord Baptism. This holiday of the Orthodox Church belongs to the Twelve. On this day we remember the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist in the Jordan River. The Baptism of the Lord is one of the main holidays of the Orthodox Church and is celebrated on January 19.

January 18, in Eve of EpiphanyA strict fast is prescribed. Sitting down for dinner is possible only after the first star rises in the sky. Previously, and now, those who adhere to the fast, be sure to prepare sochivo - a wheat drink with raisins on honey.

By the way, hence the name of the Epiphany Eve - Christmas Eve, Ovshen, Generous or Rich Evening. All day meals on the table should be lean.

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It's also Christmas Eve. They call it evening.. On this day it is forbidden to have fun, despite the fact that the day is a holiday.

In the afternoon, the first water consecration is performed in the temples. Some people believe that all the water is holy today, even the water that comes from the tap in your apartment. This water is used to sprinkle your home in order to protect it from all misfortunes. The properties of this water are no different from the water that people collect in temples directly on the day of Baptism.

If you drink Epiphany water on the 18th, it is better to do it on an empty stomach, although this is not a strict rule.

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In the old days, it was believed that on Epiphany Christmas Eve, otherworldly power is especially dangerous, because this is the last night before the upcoming watershed. Therefore, many baptized traditions and rites were carried out with the aim of purifying themselves from evil spirits and locking the boundaries between the living and the departed.

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In 2022, Epiphany Christmas Eve falls on the full moon. And even during the retrograde period of Mercury, and therefore you need to spend this day extremely carefully so as not to cause certain unpleasant consequences for yourself.

This will be the time when all the secret can be revealed. Therefore, in no case can you plot evil, try to deceive or cheat someone. Do not feed your own negative emotions during this period. If there are any long-standing grievances, you need to understand them and let them go.

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On Eve Eve, you can not swear, swear and insult someone and be offended by yourself. Otherwise, your luck will run out for the whole year. There is no need to borrow or lend. Take care not to overeat and spend the day empty.

Bad. Christmas-eve accidentally spill water - I will not talk about the consequences, so as not to scare, but it is necessary to monitor the liquid.

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It is not recommended to pick up a broom, sweep out debris from corners and throw it away. There is a belief that on this day the souls of the departed come to the other world, who gather in the corners, and the field of Baptism return to heaven.

On this day, you should give up work that is not mandatory. If you need to wash, then on January 18 you can do it before lunch. The same goes for cleaning the house. It is better to put in order your thinking and your plans. It is customary to do this holiday goodnessHelping people in need!

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I also propose to find out when to collect Baptized water, so that it has the greatest power, and how it differs from ordinary holy water. So that the first sips of holy water will bring spiritual grace and true joy!



Knowledgeable people say that on the night of January 18-19, all the water on the planet becomes not just life-giving moisture, its abilities can be incredible. This water does not spoil over time, compared to normal, and can remain crystal clear for years.

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So, in villages and villages in ancient times, people collected snow from stacks, and washed with it. They believed that even he could save them from serious ailments. Girls used it as a cosmetic, and melt water as healing compresses. It was believed that if you wash with snow, youth will return.

Before the baptism, people turned to God with requests that he fulfilled if they were sincere. And how are you going? baptize In 2022? Are you going to dip in the hole on January 19th?