Epiphany (holiday) are on hand to bless the water, and rescuers are on hand to monitor the safety of the swimmers in the ice-cold water. Others limit their participation in the Epiphany rites to those conducted inside churches, where priests perform the Great Blessing of Waters, both on Epiphany Eve and Epiphany (Theophany) proper. The water is then distributed to attendees who may store it to use in times of illness, to bless themselves, family members, and their homes, or to drink. Some Russians think any water – even from the taps on the kitchen sink – poured or bottled on Epiphany
If I Call You By Some Name If I Call You By Some Name If I Call You By Some Name was a hit for the Canadian rock group The Paupers. The song which was composed by Rick Shorter was released in 1966. It was the biggest hit that the band had. The song is a mellow folk-influenced tune In addition to being composed by Rick Shorter, the song was also produced and arranged by him. He also produced and arranged the B side, which was written by Adam Mitchell and Skip Prokop. The single was released on Verve Folkways KF 5033 in December, 1966. In December