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I cannot speak for Orthodox Christians, I know they use holy water but not sure what they believe about it. Maybe some of you orthodox all can tell me. Catholics believe holy water when blessed and consecrated to God can do the following things. (I should say that what is meant by this is that once the water is blessed and exorcized the intercession of the Church goes with it and its is offensive to demons and when used in prayer and faith can aid in giving actual graces to the soul. Here are the benefits of Holy Water.
1). Protection against the evil spirit, the devil.
2 ) brings us help and grace for the sanctification of our souls.
3). Pardon for Venial Sins and the remittance of the temporal punishment due to sin are obtained when we use holy water devoutly and make an act of contrition.
4) consolation and mitigation of punishment can be obtained for the holy souls.
1). Protection against the evil spirit, the devil.
2 ) brings us help and grace for the sanctification of our souls.
3). Pardon for Venial Sins and the remittance of the temporal punishment due to sin are obtained when we use holy water devoutly and make an act of contrition.
4) consolation and mitigation of punishment can be obtained for the holy souls.