Epiphany in the Orthodox believers usually celebrated on 19 January. Most of the traditions of this day is associated with water. Many believers on Epiphany Eve wish to plunge into the hole to be cleansed spiritually and physically. But one desire is not enough. Such a ceremony is necessary to prepare in advance, so as not to harm health.
How to bathe in the Baptism - Preparation
This Orthodox holiday has its own traditions and customs. The most important thing to remember when making bathing - it is a spiritual cleansing, not entertainment. Therefore, the ablution must be approached with the utmost seriousness and faith.
- On Christmas Eve, taken fasting, attending church services and prayers.
- But do not forget about the rules of tempering organism. In this regard, the church and the medical one. Before you plunge into the hole, it is necessary for the 3 months prior to the event to make a number of hardening measures. Spend them on a regular basis, 2 times a day. Gradually reduce the temperature of the water during the treatment and increase their duration.
- Also, you must check with your doctor, if you have any contraindications to dip into the icy water. Additionally, you need to evaluate not only their abilities, but also a desire. If you are afraid to dive under the ice in winter, you should not do that.
- Before washing is not tight eat, can only have a snack. Doctors recommend an hour before the ceremony to use 1 tbsp. l. fish oil. This will increase the body's resistance to frost.
- But alcohol is strictly can not be used before bathing. Alcoholic beverages increase the burden on the heart. In addition, under the influence of alcohol visiting hallowed place is unacceptable.
- Choose for the rite specially equipped places where lifeguards are on duty. The depth of the hole should normally not exceed 2 meters and have a fence so people do not accidentally fell into the water. And remember - safety first!
- Bathing suit is not the right clothing to perform ablution. According to the Orthodox tradition, you should swim in a long shirt of light color and genuine fabric. Do not disturb the religious morality.
- Do not attend a sauna or bath in the evening before ritual. A sharp temperature difference can lead to vessels spasm.
- Understand gradually, giving the body to get used to low temperatures. First remove the top clothes, then the sweater and in time - remove everything, put the shirt.
How to swim on baptism - the process itself
Water in the hole is consecrated by the priest after the service. Only after the rite can be swaming.
- Before immersion, make a small workout. It will allow the body to warm up. To do this, jump on the spot and swallow the muscles in the inside of the palm. If you wish, you can graze yourself to snow. Such a procedure will not allow the body to quickly cool in water.
- The mystery of the ablution begins with prayer. If you do not know the special prayers for this day, then read ours "Father".
- In the hole, it is necessary to dive gradually, giving the body to get used to a decrease in temperature. If you are new to bathing, then do not make sharp movements and are not in the water more than a minute.
- The presence of even light chills indicates the beginning of the hypothermia. In this case, it is necessary to immediately get out of the water.
- They do not swim in the hole, and plunge three times and suffer. Then do not rush to leave the water at the same time try to hold onto the railing.
- Dip with your head or not, it is already to solve you. But doctors do not recommend this, as the spasm of the brain vessels can begin.
- As soon as you left the water, you should wipe out dry and graze the body with a terry towel or a soft cloth. These actions will force blood faster to circulate, as a result of which you can quickly warm up.
- Then immediately wear dry clothes and do not forget about the header. Do not stay on the cold for a long time on the cold, otherwise the body is quickly transferred.
- After ablution, it is recommended to drink a cup of tea or coffee. Drink warm drinks with small sips, giving the body to gradually warm up. Refuse to eat alcohol and smoking within an hour after the rite.
How to swim on baptism - what to take with you
To make a rite, take care that everything you need is at hand.
- Dress warm, but at the same time clothes should easily be removed and dress. This will allow you to quickly wear it after swimming. You will also need linen shirt.
- Additionally, take with you a large terry towel or a warm bathrobe. After leaving the water, you need to wipe out dry and lose your body.
- You also need shoes with a non-sliding sole. Since ice can be formed near the corner.
- If there is no point for selling tea at the site of the rite, then take a thermos with you.
Swimming on baptism will bring purification from sins if the Orthodox rites and traditions are properly observed. Also do not forget to prepare to prepare for it, so as not to harm health.
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