Answer: In the presented materials there is no direct reference to the physical aggregate states of water; however, one can draw a symbolic parallel between water’s unchanging essence and its ability to acquire new—spiritual—qualities through the process of sanctification.

Sacred Transformation: The Spiritual Journey of Water

Answer: In the presented materials there is no direct reference to the physical aggregate states of water; however, one can draw a symbolic parallel between water’s unchanging essence and its ability to acquire new—spiritual—qualities through the process of sanctification. That is, just as water, while maintaining its chemical nature, can change from a liquid to ice or steam, holy water, remaining water in its essence, gains additional meaning through rituals of purification and healing.

Thus, in the text from file link txt it is noted:"Is there holy water?

– Yes. – Is it ionized in the church or brought in? ... There are two rites of water sanctification – the Great (on Theophany, January 19) and the Minor. Sanctified water is called Agiasma, accordingly, the Great and the Minor. What concerns us now is the Minor Agiasma from the Molieben for the healer Pantaleimon. We will discuss the Molieben below. During the Molieben, water is sanctified with a special rite of water blessing, after which it can and should be taken home, placed near icons, and used as a healing remedy, with faith and hope for the intercession of the great martyr saint." (source: link txt)

This excerpt emphasizes that through ritual action, ordinary water transforms into a sacred medium with the ability to heal and cleanse. The analogy with aggregate states can be seen in the fact that despite external transformations (such as changes in the method of sanctification or mode of use), the essence of water remains unchanged—just as in the physical world, where water remains the same substance regardless of its state. Additionally, the text from file link txt states:

"It is enough to refer to the water sanctification Molieben, which works an evident miracle, gradually introduced into every individual’s daily life, since holy water becomes a part of that daily existence. Water, while preserving all its physical and chemical properties, loses its ability to 'spoil', simultaneously acquiring healing and sanctifying properties—the capacity to be a lasting carrier of grace!" (source: link txt)

This quote demonstrates that despite the unchanged nature of its basic properties, water can be 'transformed' by spiritual rites, which can be compared to the idea of transitions between aggregate states: its form or external appearance may change, but its intrinsic essence remains the same. Thus, in a symbolic or philosophical context, holy water is presented as an emphasis on the transformation and elevation of an ordinary substance (water) to a state in which it gains additional, sacred significance while still preserving its primordial nature.