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In this video, you can see how they celebrate the feast of Baptism on the beach near the river. This is an ancient custom, people come to the river on January 6, take off their outer clothes and enter the river in bathing suits. Before entering the water, a person should cross himself 3 times, then enter the water up to his knees and dive 3 times with his head.
You can dive into the pit only if you are completely healthy!
What you need to know about swimming in a pit: SAFETY RULES!
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One-time swimming in a puddle is unlikely to make you healthy, on the contrary - swimming in icy water without preparation can cause health problems. At the same time, cold water generally has a good effect on the body, provided that you harden yourself correctly and gradually.
A mandatory condition before diving into the water is an energetic warm-up. You should not jump into the water immediately: first wet your face, chest, stomach and back, and only then dive up to your neck. You should not dive with your head, because this can lead to a sharp cooling of the body.
Safe stay in ice water - 3-5 seconds. For people who have been practicing water hardening for years, it is not recommended to stay in the pit longer than 1.5-2 minutes.
The Baptism of the Lord is the last of the holidays of the Christmas cycle. On this day, believers celebrate the Sacrament of Baptism, which Jesus Christ performed at the age of 30 on the Jordan River. Therefore, water on the holiday is considered sacred, it can cleanse the body and soul from diseases or sins.
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Epiphany is one of the oldest and most important holidays in the history of Christianity.
Epiphany is the third and last holiday in the Christmas and New Year cycle dedicated to Jesus Christ. It is also popularly called Epiphany or Jordan. Believers believe that when the Son of God reached the age of 30, he was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.
When do people bathe on Epiphany - the date
Previously, Ukrainians celebrated the Feast of the Epiphany on January 19. Due to the transition of the OCU to the New Julian calendar, this year we will celebrate this holiday 13 days earlier - on January 6. However, those Christian denominations that use the Julian calendar will continue to celebrate the holiday on January 19.
What does Epiphany mean?
Epiphany is one of the oldest and most important holidays in the history of Christianity. It was established in honor of the Gospel story of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Therefore, on the evening before the holiday, all churches must hold a water blessing ceremony.
The ice-holes intended for traditional immersion are also blessed. The ice-hole symbolizes the river into which Jesus entered, and therefore another name for it is Jordan. An ice-hole prepared especially for the holiday is easy to recognize: it usually has the shape of a cross.
During bathing, one dips into the water three times. At this time, the believer is baptized and says: “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!”
How to swim properly on Epiphany to avoid getting sick
Bathing in cold water can be harmful to your health if you are unprepared for it.
A sharp immersion in cold water puts a lot of stress on the heart, increases blood pressure, and increases heart rate.
Before diving into an ice hole, you should definitely consult a doctor who will tell you whether your body can withstand such a load.
The body should prepare for such stresses gradually. And only exceptionally healthy people can afford it. Doctors recommend hardening yourself throughout the year, and start with water at room temperature, gradually lowering the degree. If you have not done so, at least start taking a contrast shower two weeks before the holiday.
In addition, always have warm and dry clothes, slippers, and a towel at hand. Drinking alcohol before and after swimming is strictly forbidden. Before bathing, it provokes rapid vasodilation, which can lead to freezing, and afterwards, it puts a lot of stress on the body.
Who should not dive into an ice hole?
There are diseases in which diving into an ice hole is strictly contraindicated, as it can be fatal. These include:
chronic and somatic diseases;
hypertension
hypotension
diseases of the cardiovascular system;
diabetes mellitus;
high blood sugar level;
pathologies of the respiratory system (tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.);
diseases of the digestive system (ulcer, hepatitis, enterocolitis);
diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system;
“ice” diving is contraindicated for expectant mothers, as vascular stress can provoke premature labor.
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