Lugansk region: at the Baptism zasluchne bathed in Horyn
19 January in Iziaslav Ukraine on the territory of the city beach on the river Goryn, a festive Jordanian water. The consecration was celebrated by the Dean of the temples of Iziaslav district, Khmelnitsky diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Kyiv Patriarchate, rector of the Church of St. great Martyr. and CL. Panteleimon mitred Archpriest FR Vladimir Kovalchuk. Congratulating people on the holiday, the priest delivered a sermon in which he revealed the meaning and significance of the events of Epiphany and Theophany for every Christian. Noted the importance of such action, because in this day we are all sopraceneri Jordanian events and eyewitnesses of spiritual rebirth in the Sacrament of Baptism. "Holy water refreshes our earth, heal the soul and body of every Christian," said the priest. City community and its guests gathered on the banks of the Horyn after the consecration of the water was a lot of wishing to take a dip. It has long been believed that bathing in Baptism promotes healing of various ailments. Hard and fast rules as it is necessary to bathe on Epiphany, no. But, as a rule, swimming is a triple immersion of the head. However those who swam and those who attended were able to taste the delicious Cossack Kulesh and soup. Safety on the water was monitored by local rescuers. This was reported in theÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
