To Ternopil pond and water pumping stations water sanctified
19 January the day of Epiphany in the Ternopil priests of traditional Ukrainian Christian churches celebrated the rite of blessing of water at the water pumping stations KP "Technopolitical". On the same day on the waterfront Ternopil pond, at the foot of the cross established in honor of the 1020th anniversary of the Baptism of Ukraine held an interfaith blessing of the waters. Participation in events adopted mayor Serhiy Nadal. « we are with all the Eastern Christian world are celebrating the great event – the Epiphany of the Lord. The celebration, which is popularly known as a Baptism. This is one of the most joyous winter holidays of the Ukrainian people. This is the third and final great feast of Christmas and new year cycle. On this day in memory of the baptism of Jesus in Jordan waters for Orthodox and Greek Catholic churches hold holiday services, and then the cross and prayer sanctify nearby rivers, lakes and wells. Traditionally in Ternopil in this day dedicated to all the water from the city water system. The mystery remains that water Baptism does not deteriorate, does not smell and can be stored for over a year and a year giving people health and enthusiasm, protects from harm, fills the life-giving energy. Since ancient times the feast of the Baptism was for the Ukrainian people, the source of radiant joy, purification of the soul, strengthening of faith in the victory of goodness and hope for a better future. Let this day will purify our body and soul, may the grace of God will come upon each person, peace and happiness will come in every Ternopil house», - said Sergey Nadal. This was reported in the Ternopil city CouncilÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
