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All Believers Should Know This: How Long Holy Water Can Last and What to Do With It
Find out how long holy water is stored, if it loses its grace, and what to do with old holy water when new water arrives in the home.
TL;DR
- Holy water is considered a holy item that reminds people of God's blessing, prayer, and spiritual protection of the home.
- There are two types of consecration: Great Consecration (on Epiphany and Theophany) and Minor Consecration (throughout the year).
- Holy water, especially from Epiphany, can be stored for a long time and does not lose its grace.
- It should be stored in a clean and dignified place, preferably near an icon or candle.
- Old holy water should not be poured down the drain; instead, it can be drunk with prayer, used to sprinkle the home, added to plants, or poured onto clean ground.
- Holy water is not an amulet or magical protection; its power is understood through faith, prayer, and living according to Christian teachings.