31 places for Epiphany bathing will be organized in the Mogilev region

January 18, Mogilev. In the Mogilev region, 31 bathing places will be organized for Epiphany. This was announced to BelTA by the chairman of the Mogilev regional organization OSVOD Konstantin Ivanov.

“Inhabitants of all districts of the region, as well as Mogilev and Bobruisk, will be able to plunge into the healing water of Epiphany,” said Konstantin Ivanov. equipped fonts. In open water, places for dipping will be a small hole measuring 1.5 by 2 m with a wooden descent into the water. Rescuers, police and medical workers will be on duty here. "

In Mogilev, believers will traditionally be able to take a dip in Lake Pechersk, where almost 2,000 people are expected, and on the Grebenevsky reservoir, where about 800 people come to Epiphany every year. The equipped font will operate in the Lubuzh Forest Park at the source of the Holy Righteous Anna. Residents of the Mogilev region will be able to visit fonts in the villages of Polykovichi and Sukhari on the holiday.

Konstantin Ivanov reminded those wishing to plunge into Epiphany water that it is better to do it in specially equipped places under the supervision of rescuers and doctors. Do not forget that ice water is contraindicated for people with cardiovascular diseases, with a number of chronic diseases, especially the kidneys and respiratory organs. Doctors do not recommend dipping for those who have a cold or have recently been ill. Bathing while intoxicated is contraindicated - this can cause a spasm of cerebral vessels.

"Before entering the water, you need to warm up - do exercises or a short run," the chairman of the regional OSVOD specified. "It will also be useful to treat the body with a fat cream or oil, and eat well an hour before swimming. a person should not dive headlong into the water. Separate rules for those who have already bathed - you must immediately dry yourself and get dressed, drink fruit or berry tea. "