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Theophany

Bible Verses for Theophany and Holy Water Blessings

Pray these verses when preparing for the Great Blessing of Waters, blessing homes, or teaching about sacramental grace. Pair them with chants like “When You, O Lord, were baptized in the Jordan.”

  1. #1 — Exodus 15:1-2

    “I will sing to the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”

  2. #2 — Psalm 28(29):3

    “The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders.”

  3. #3 — Isaiah 12:3

    “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

  4. #4 — Mark 1:10-11

    “Immediately coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.”

  5. #5 — Titus 3:5

    “He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”

  6. #6 — Revelation 22:17

    “Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.”

Sprinkle holy water at the icon corner after each verse while chanting the Theophany troparion softly.

Liturgical connection: Use during Theophany vigil preparations, house blessing visits, or catechism on baptism.

Application Ideas

  • Send families home from Theophany with a printed card of Isaiah 12:3.
  • Keep the verses with your household prayer materials during the season of house blessings.
  • Invite children to draw rivers and doves while listening to Mark 1.