What is forbidden to do in the temple, so as not to lose grace

Since many of us don’t visit the temple regularly, we tend to make some mistakes even though we’re trying to get things right. At the same time, someone once told us about church superstitions and now we are also afraid of some signs. For example, it will go out. candle - and immediately think it's a bad sign.



Editorial "Site" Asks you not to worry too soon. We will be happy to tell you about how to behave in the temple, so as not to disturb anyone and to remain satisfied. And also how to put the candle. No church trip can do without that.

The symbolic light of the church candle should be taken as a sign of our faith, which dispels the darkness of unbelief. Every candle is someone's prayer. prayerThe one that the man left behind. What really matters to him is not this candle, but our good will. We are not lighting this little fire for Him, but for ourselves.



You should never think of superstitions in the temple. Even if the candle suddenly went out, then you should complain about the poor quality of wax or draft, but in any case on fate. Do not think that God has turned away and this is a bad sign. It is better to take another candle and light it calmly.

Here are a few rules to follow so that there is no doubt about the correctness of your actions regarding the setting of a candle.



Candle in church

1. Candle must be bought in the shop at the temple, only they can be put, because they are already consecrated properly.
2. You need to light candles from other burning candles. Just hold the wick, and when it lights up, melt the leg and put it in the candlestick.
3. If there are many free seats in the candlestick, put the candle not at the edge, but closer to the center. So that other people do not have to reach through candles that are already burning.
4. Do not light a candle with matches or a lighter, just do not need to use a lamp so as not to inadvertently extinguish it.

The candle should be placed after the prayer is said. After installing it in the candlestick, you need to cross and bow. If a service is held in the temple, it is worth waiting for its completion and only then light candles. In fact, this is an unspoken rule of good manners inside the temple, so if you hurry, you can break it, but in such a way as to minimally disturb others and not disturb anyone. It really doesn’t matter which hand or in which order to put the candle. Excessively devout parishioners can make a comment, but do not pay attention to this.



And now to the mistakes that can be made unconsciously during a visit to the temple. First of all, we need to remember that this sacred-placeWhere people come to communicate with God. In peace and quiet. You just need to take care not to distract others and tune in to prayer. Here are some more tips.

1. In no case should you enter into an argument and make a comment to someone. The church is not a place to find relationships. At least it's disrespectful to the shrine.
2. Excessive activity during worship, walking around the temple, questions to those who came to pray will be undesirable. There is no need to distract people from their dialogue with God.

Do not touch icons with your hands and especially touch them with your lips, especially if they are painted. Save the shrines! Inappropriate noise, loud conversations, excessive emotions. All this can irritate other people and hint that a person came to the temple not for prayer, but for farce to demonstrate his piety to others. The bad taste will be the decision not to bow and not be baptized during the service with everyone.



From the editorial office We want only to add that there is no need to worry if confused "for health" and "for rest." It is best to trust God and pray. He hears and listens, which is the main reason why we come to the temple.

Candle in churchLike a little flame of our faith, someone’s prayer in the hope of receiving a blessing for a dignified life. Always put it up, even if you hit the temple by accident. Read another article on the subject to prepare yourself for church. And thank you for staying with us!