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"The Jordan" Epiphany Custom at St. Petersburg, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton. "The Jordan" Epiphany Custom at St. Petersburg, 1856. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
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"The Jordan" Epiphany Custom at St. Petersburg, 1856. Ceremony...in commemoration of the baptism of Christ, on the 6th of January, on the ice of the Neva, in front of the Imperial Winter Palace...on the arrival of the Emperor, the commencement of the ceremony is announced by the firing of a few guns...the Metropolitan descends a few steps to where a hole has been cut in the ice, and, immersing his cross into the water, blesses it amidst the full chant of the chorus...there is a rush of the people to get the holy water. Pails jars, jugs, bottles, vessels of every description...are...filled with the holy water. This water is held by the superstitious Russian to possess the power to banish by its presence alone the domoivoi (or the black spirit)...It is likewise a universal medicine for any illness, both of body and mind. Those who have obtained larger quantities generally retail it'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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The Jordan" Epiphany Custom at St. Petersburg, 1856: A Spiritual and Cultural Tradition This image, titled "The Jordan" Epiphany Custom at St. Petersburg, 1856, was created by renowned English photographer Henry Duff Linton. The photograph depicts a significant religious ceremony held in St. Petersburg, Russia, commemorating the baptism of Christ on the 6th of January. The scene unfolds on the frozen Neva River, with the Imperial Winter Palace serving as a magnificent backdrop. The ceremony begins with the announcement of the Emperor's arrival, signaled by the firing of a few guns. The Metropolitan descends the palace steps and blesses the holy water in a large hole cut into the ice, surrounded by the full chant of the chorus. The rush to obtain the holy water is a testament to its profound significance for the Russian people. Believed to possess the power to banish evil spirits and heal physical and mental ailments, the water is collected in various vessels – pails, jars, jugs, and bottles – by the eager crowd. Those fortunate enough to secure larger quantities often sell it to others. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions and deep spiritual beliefs of the Russian people during the mid-19th century. The Epiphany Custom, or "The Jordan," is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the importance of communal gatherings in celebrating the passage of time and the continuity of tradition. This photograph, originally published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, is a valuable historical record of a unique and fascinating aspect of Russian religious and cultural life.
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