There are many ways to bless the water, each containing its own beauty and wisdom. This collection of resources begins with two indigenous songs that were given to all people with the request that we sing to the water every day. I am also including some examples of water blessing from many branches of the Christian family.
We Minnesotans can’t use the excuse of the cold for not going into the water on Epiphany : )
Near the beginning of this video you see a few people dive for the cross that blesses the river. Then the group swells in a long dance.
Whoever is first to retrieve the cross from the water receives a special blessing. For the Greeks the blessing of fishing boats is also very important on Epiphany.
I couldn’t help adding this video because I love the force with which the priest sprinkles the water.
From the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Timket, Epiphany in Ethiopia, is one of their highest holidays.
Timket in Minnesota. I believe this is at the Boy Scout place near the airport. They have filled a little pool of water and gradually everyone is sprinkled and the dancing and singing swells through the crowd.