Christening baths (19.01.2022 - 19.01.2022) City beaches

Orthodox believers will be able to perform the rite of washing in the baptismal font, which is traditionally arranged on berth 17 of the Odesa marine station, as well as on the beach "Langeron"

Rescue workers, doctors and policemen will be on duty in all these places. Also, specialists will monitor the safety of swimming in the territories of the "Arkadia" beaches and the Holy Dormition Men's Monastery (Mayachny Lane, 8).

You should take a blanket or mat with you, which you can place under your feet. It is also important to have towels and a change of clothes. Before swimming, it is better to warm up the body: do a warm-up or run. It is better to immerse yourself in cold water up to your neck, so as not to wet your head. This will avoid reflex narrowing of brain vessels and general hypothermia of the body. It is recommended to stay in the water for no longer than a few minutes. But it is better not to swim. If a child is swimming with you, then you need to watch it very carefully. In cold water, the baby can get confused and panic. After bathing, rub with a towel and put on dry, warm clothes. It should be free enough. It is also advisable to go into a heated room and drink hot tea.

Time of baptisms on these beaches: January 18 from 24:00 to 02:00 January 19, January 19 from 08:00 to 20:00. © https://od.vgorode.ua/news/sobytyia/a1193544-kreshchenskie-kupanija-v-odesse-2022-hde-okunutsja