Where in Kiev it is possible to bathe on Epiphany

Tomorrow, January 19 in Ukraine will be celebrating the Epiphany (the Baptism). Baptism is one of the biggest religious holidays, the main symbol of which is water. Bathing on this day, people not only cleared, but and regaining her health for the next year. On the list of places in the capital where you can swim on Epiphany, according to Depo.

 

1. Obolonskaya embankment

 

The main event is expected at 12:00 near Pokrovsky Cathedral. Waters of the Dnieper will consecrate the Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate.

 

2. Hidropark

 

At 14:00 in the Park of culture and rest "Hydropark" near the chapel of the Epiphany. Holy water is Primate of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyiv Patriarchate. The festival will take place under the song of the Kiev academic theatre of Ukrainian folklore "Bereginya" and the people of Kiev and guests of the capital will be able to buy Souvenirs.

 

3. The Lake Telbin

 

12:00 blessing of water in the lake Telbin near the Church of the Nativity on the birch. The clergy of the Church of the Nativity will hold a special rite, after which Kiev will be able to receive the sacrament of Baptism.

 

4. In Goloseevsky Park

 

12:00 PM will begin the consecration in the Park goloseyevsky near the Svyato-Pokrovsky monastery Goloseevskaya "Mamaeva Sloboda". Morning will be held the festive Liturgy in the Cossack Church of the Intercession of the blessed virgin, then the procession and the Great water consecration on the lake near the Church before Organski cross.

 

12:00 everyone will be able to swim in the water Organsky. At 12:30 we will have a burning at the stake of dedougou, rite "Driving goats" and symbolic "exile Kuti" with the participation of folk groups. At 13:00 will start the festivities: song and dance around the fire, tasting cooked over an open fire Cossack Kulesh and roasted on a spit juicy boar.

 

5. "Pirogovo"

 

On the same day, the annual celebration of Baptism and in the Museum of folk architecture "Pirogovo". Morning in the ancient Church of the Archangel Michael passes Liturgy blessing of the water in the churchyard. Further inflame symbolic bonfire, they start dancing and fun.

 

6. Park "Feofania"

 

Here from 8 am for the celebration will be comfortable the hole prepared for diving, places for heating and dressing. Will be offered hot drinks and a grill menu.

 

7. "The Kievan Rus Park"

 

Offers theatrical "In the Jordan", that tells the biblical story of the life of John the Baptist. And interludes with texts of Scripture. The Nativity scene will be recreated on a classic storyline, with authentic costumes and sets. Also these days will be the closing of the festive program "the Winter fairytale in Ancient Kiev".

 

8. "Ukrainian village"

 

In the ethnographic complex the beginning of worship January 19 at 10:00. Blessing of water at 11:30. Bathing in the hole with 12:15.

 

Water for blessing, you can dial in one of three ultra-pure sources of the complex. Take a dip in the lake or in the new oak swimming pools with clean flowing water from an artesian source.