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
Epiphany (holiday) and coloured banners stream out across the square from those around it. Inside, the church will have been decorated with garlands. After presenting their gifts and reverencing the altar and Nativity scene, the kings take special seats of honour and assist at the High Mass. The Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala State, Epiphany is known by its Syriac name "Denha". Saint Thomas Christians, like other Eastern Christians, celebrate "Denha" as a great feast to commemorate the Baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. The liturgical season "Denhakalam" ("Weeks of Epiphany") commemorates the second revelation at the Baptism and the subsequent