Why not throw out moldy and stale prosphora Bashny.Net

When I was a kid, I loved prosphora. To be honest, I was too young to understand. their true purposeBut I liked the taste and the seriousness with which my mother gave them to me. I am far from religion now, but I am still interested in many aspects of religion. For example, I was happy to learn about prosphora. Today I want to share with you information about them. Also at the end of the article is prayer.

Prayer for the acceptance of prosphora About prosphora can be told for a long time. They are an important part of almost all services, and the name of the word is of Greek origin. It means "offering." After all, before it was the offerings of people whose names the priests wrote down, and then remembered them during the liturgy.

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It will be surprising to many that bread is one of the most important elements of the sacred services. However, for those who have read the texts carefully, this will not be strange. “This is my body, which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). This is what Jesus said at the Last Supper.

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So what does traditional prosphora look like? It's loaf, which consists of two parts. The upper part is usually marked with a seal, which depicts the cross and the name of Christ. The ingredients for the dough are simple: bread, water and a little salt.

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Some may say that bread is also bread in Africa. But for an Orthodox person it is symbolOne that should be treated with respect. No baby should be wasted. It is advised to store prosphora in the form of small pieces that are easier to use.

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Many people consider the adoption of prosphora in some way. participleBut it's not. Yet prosphoras can, in a sense, support the spiritual and bodily resources of a believer.

Of course, prosphora usually eat on an empty stomach, washed down with holy water. It is advisable to say a special prayer:

O Lord my God, may Thy holy gift be, prosphora and Thy holy water for the remission of my sins, for the enlightenment of my mind, for the strengthening of my spiritual and bodily strength, for the subjugation of my passions and infirmities through Thy infinite mercy, through the prayers of Thy Most Pure Mother and all Thy saints. Amen.

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Prosphorus has the property of quickly molding. It is for this reason that they are desirable. properly. For example, dividing into small particles and placing in a canvas bag. But what to do if the sacred product still managed to spoil?

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My friend did something very unusual. She left the prosphora in her bag for a long time, forgetting about it after returning from church. Naturally, it is moldy, and so that you will not cut. After a little reflection, the friend decided to crumble the fork slightly and mix with the ground in which the rose grew. The flower has long ceased to blossom and was held on an honest word.

And yes, you guessed it right, a month later, the rose was already buoyant with many beautiful new inflorescences. Was it God’s providence or a coincidence? Nobody knows.