The Orthodox world today marks Epiphany , one of the most significant dates of the Christian calendar. On this very day, according to the legend, Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River. Since then, the tradition has begun to endow the Epiphany water with the healing properties. The rite of water blessing is performed. It is believed that a sip of such water helps in case of spiritual or body needs. For the blessed water, you can come to church until the evening. The Feast of the Epiphany completes Christmastide, specially row of holidays that begin with the Nativity of Christ and last for almost two weeks.
