Epiphany 2016, Uzhgorod, Uzhhorod
After Christmas and the Old New Year in Ukraine held a mass baptism of Christ. Holding Epiphany 2016 in Uzhhorod traditions and customs promises to be unique. All interested persons are invited to mass bathing in vats, river and baths with holy water.
Baptism - is one of Christian holidays, which traditionally celebrated every year on 19 January. Celebration is the final cycle of Christmas celebrations. Baptism is not only religious motives. Swimming in icy water is considered useful to promote health and improve immunity.
Venue: will be held on the banks of the river Uzh in Uzhgorod.
Date: celebration will be held on Jan. 19, 2016, the beginning - 12:00.
Fee: free.
The program Epiphany in Uzhgorod
Epiphany for 20 years, regularly noted by the river Uh. First, spend the blessing of water. By tradition, parishioners of the Cathedral led by Archbishop Theodore Uzhgorod Cross procession Orthodox sent to the promenade. The festive program includes:
- 12:00 - holding festive liturgy the sanctification of water.
- After completing the ritual offers elegant bathing.
At the end of the rite clergy and Archbishop osvyachuvatymut water to all parishioners.