What scarves look appropriate in any environment

Among Christians there is an opinion that the covering of the head is one of the main requirements for the appearance of a woman in the temple. I always adhere to this tradition and I do not go to the temple without a headscarf. And recently, in a conversation with my sister, we touched on the topic of prayer, because we pray not only in church, but also at home, every diligent Christian has a corner with icons.

In 1 Corinthians she read that “a wife who prays with her head uncovered shames her head.” In the temples, of course, everyone Women pray in headscarves. But when they go outside the temple gate, most women remove them. On the street, at work, everyone walks without headscarves.

“How to be at home while praying?” Do I have to wear a handkerchief or not? I asked my sister. In order not to indulge in arguments for answers, we went to the father of the temple we visit.





The woman in the headscarf Today editorial office "Site" The question is whether a woman should prayIt will also show a small selection of what scarves look appropriate in a home environment.





Entering the temple of God, the church, with the head covered for a woman is an ancient Christian custom, which was founded by the Apostle Paul, he precisely instructed women to wear a headscarf in the temple. This was written in 1 Corinthians: “A wife shall have a sign of authority over her for the angels.”

The apostle says that female-headed It is a sign of the husband’s power over his wife. Therefore, it follows from this context that an unmarried girl and woman may not cover their heads. However, in the Orthodox Church there is a pious tradition to cover the head of both girls and girls, and unmarried women, it comes from the Most Holy Mother of God, who, remaining a virgin, covered her head in a sign of humility.





The question is, will God hear? prayerIf she prays at home and without a headscarf, Father Alexander replied: Of course, any prayer reaches God, moreover, one should always pray, even when a person is completely naked. But it is better for a woman to read the home prayer rule - morning and evening prayers in a headscarf, since the appearance affects the internal state. I would recommend that you pray at home with your head covered.





Does the connection with God depend on the headscarf? “No!” said a wise woman in the same temple. Saint Mary of Egypt, whom we shall remember with Lent, not only prayed without a headscarf, but even did not have clothes to cover her nakedness, fleeing in the desert, while she remained in ceaseless prayer and prayed so that she rose several tens of centimeters above the ground, soared above her.

To cover the heads of women at prayer and in the temple is prescribed by a pious custom, which arose according to the Apostle Paul. If circumstances do not allow it, it is better. praythan not to pray at all.





Clergy say covering the head during morning and evening rule disciplines a woman, helps her pray.

By the way, it is worth noting that in many Orthodox churches abroad women pray without a headscarf. Climate may also play a role in such matters.





To paraphrase the famous words of St. John Chrysostom, we can say that it is better to pray without a headscarf and think about God than in a headscarf and think about how it strangles and when it can finally be removed to breathe freely.

I can't bear wearing a headscarf on a summer day, and the hotter the weather, the harder. In such cases, our father allows us to pray without a headscarf. Although, of course, piety is always commendable.





Women stand in the temple. prayAnd in all other situations, you can. Moreover, the apostle Paul calls us to unceasing prayer, that is, to constant remembrance of God. And such a prayer should not depend on external circumstances - the presence or absence of headscarves, appearance, mood, environment, geographical location.

I also suggest you take a look at a little headscarfIt is appropriate for prayer both at home and in the church.

  1. Classic white is the perfect choice for prayer. White is the color of purity, holiness and spirituality. In addition, a white scarf to face absolutely all women, regardless of age!



  2. You should also pay attention to neat and cute handkerchiefs with flowers.







  3. It is good to have monochromatic headscarves of different colors. Green - for the celebration of the Trinity, blue for the feast of the Virgin, and on Easter, red is usually worn.







  4. There are also lace options. Such headscarves look very elegant and feminine.



  5. Now in vogue are returning retroplate, which can be tied in different ways on the head. It usually looks very stylish and unusual, but it is also not an option for going to church. Still, the scarf should cover the head and it is desirable to hide the hair.





I also invite you to learn about the traditions and signs, as well as about what you absolutely cannot do on the day of John Chrysostom, November 26!



The modern Christian woman to prayer It is necessary to approach correctly from internal considerations and proceed from the situation in the family, because the main thing is prayer, and the handkerchief is a thing. So decide for yourself whether to wear a headscarf or not.