January 19 Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. It is dedicated to the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River and ends the period of Christmas time, which began on Christmas.

history of the holiday.

It is believed that on this day the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River took place.. According to biblical legend, the Savior was baptized by John the Baptist.

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After passing the ceremony, the heavens opened over Jesus, and God called him his son. Then the Holy Spirit descended to Christ in the form of a white dove..

Therefore, the feast of Epiphany is also called the Epiphany.. It testifies to the mystery of the Holy Trinity, when God appears to people in three forms: God the Father in the voice, God the Son in the body, and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove..

What not to do on a holiday.

On Baptism you can’t swear, quarrel, conflict and wish others harm.

It is also forbidden to engage in physical labor and housework.

Don't lend or borrow money.

It is forbidden to dive into the hole until the water in it is consecrated..

Do not drink alcohol before and after diving into the hole.

You can’t collect and take holy water with bad thoughts, so it can lose its power.. Also, it can not be collected in plastic containers and alcohol bottles..