In the Vinnytsia region ethnic bathing suit at the Baptism in Ladusaw monastery (photo)
"Christ is baptized! – In the river Jordan!" – so greet the Christians of the Eastern rite, on January 19, the feast of the Epiphany. Solemn greeting loudly sounded in this day and Ladusaw Holy grandmother with seeds rock the monastery of the m Mogilev-Podolsk district, which traditionally collects for the Baptism of a large number of devotees not only from Ukraine, but neighbouring Moldova. The millennial monastery located on the Bank of the Dniester river is one of the most famous places of pilgrimage of both Ukrainians and believers abroad. Among the relics of the monk Antonii of Pechersk source of healthy and delicious water, his cell, the ancient Ossuary. Attracts pilgrims and an unusual panorama of the area, as is the monastery in the rocks at a height of over 100 meters over the city of the Dniester. Therefore, it is not surprising that the traditional blessing of the Jordan water here is particularly crowded and urocystitis. Despite the strong, below 10 degrees, frost, this year was no exception as several hundred people gathered at the main ceremony– the blessing of water and the traditional Epiphany bathing. Arrived here people not only from surrounding villages but also from Vinnitsa, Kiev, Khmelnytsky, and even neighboring Moldova, was attended by representatives of regional and district authorities. Vodosvyatny the service was led by the Metropolitan of Mogilev-Podolsky and Shargorodsky Agapit, who blessed everyone to plunge into the waters of the Dniester because according to him, Jordan water has immense power and is used for healing of soul and body. A novelty this celebration has become a rich cultural program and monastic Goodies, which has taken care in advance the brethren of the monastery. The Abbot of the monastery century Anthony said: "every year the tradition of mass bathing on this day is gaining speed, so the task of the Church to see that the holiday did not become only in search thrill but also to attract people to the spiritual. If you count swimming in the Jordan craze, the font may fail with serious health problems. So it's important to experience with prayer, repentance and pure intentions", - said the priest. Despite the cold and windy weather, no one wanted to go home. On people's faces was bright joy, but in the hearts, in their words, a spiritual cleansing. This was reported in the Vinnytsia regional state administrationÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
