What folk signs are associated with icons

Icons have always held a special place in the lives of believers. They serve as a kind of outlet and help to cope with life difficulties. Almost every house has a special place for icons. This important and sacred part of our life for all the time of its existence has overgrown with many signs and superstitions.



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Today. "Site" We will share with you a list of icons that we know.

Orthodox signs

1. Headdress
   It is believed that men need to remove their headdress in front of icons, as it shows respect for the saints. They say that if you are next to the icons in a headdress, you can incur trouble and lose your mind.
   
   
   
   
2. Respect for the icon
   Near the icon it is forbidden to swear and spit. Moreover, it is forbidden to spit at the icon itself, because this is a terrible sin that does not promise anything good. It is also believed that icons can not be thrown, burned or broken. This is disrespect for saints, for such higher powers can be severely punished. They say that if you are courteous to icons, the saints will help you in everything.
   
   
3. Icon in the house
   Our ancestors, before taking up the construction of the house, left in its place bread, water and an icon. At housewarming, it was the icon that was first brought into the house and put in the corner. The first icon was taken out during the fire. Ancestors believed that a fire could go out by itself, if you walk around the house with the saved icons. It is not necessary to hope for this, but to save the icons from the fire is necessary.
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Buying icons
   Many people wonder where to buy icons. It is best to buy consecrated icons in the church. But you can actually buy them anywhere. The main thing is to consecrate the icon after buying. Just give it to the father, he will read a special prayer and then the icon can be taken home.
5. Icons donated
   Icons can be given. The main thing is that this is done with sincere and pure thoughts. It is possible to refuse such a gift only in two cases: if a person does not appreciate it and does not treat it with respect, and also if he professes another religion. You can also accept icons as a gift, most importantly, consecrate them in the church.
   
   
   
   
6. Fallen icon
   Church signs It is said that the fallen icon is a bad attachment, but people attributed this event to many superstitions. This is considered a bad sign. If the icon of the Mother of God falls, it promises trials in the family. If the icon of Nicholas the Wonderworker - to urgent illness. It is also said that if the icon fell, then at that moment it protected the house from the evil that tried to enter the house. The falling icon hints that it is time to think about your sins and turn to God. Be that as it may, the fallen icon should be lifted, kissed, prayed and returned to its place.
   
   
   
   
   
   
7. A cracked icon
   If the icon cracked during a fall or heat, it was believed that this is a sign of great misfortune or misfortune. It was always considered a bad omen. After this, it is necessary to go to church, or even to confession and communion.
8. Icon found
   It is believed that finding an icon is a good sign, because this image was waiting for you. Many people are afraid to take the icon from the street, because you never know what energy it carries. You cannot pass the icon. If you are not sure whether it is consecrated, it is better not to take the icon with your bare hands, but take it with a handkerchief or glove. After that, take the icon to the church.
   
   
   
   

Observations and superstitions are controversial. The Church, for example, does not accept it. That's why it's up to you to believe it. It is more important to place icons in the house. There are no strict rules, but some advice should be followed. The right location will tell you common sense. You can place icons in the living room, in the nursery, in the kitchen and even in the bedroom. Of course, in the bathroom they will be inappropriate.

Do not place icons next to the TV and other equipment. Prayer requires full concentration, and technique unwittingly causes distraction. It is better to choose a place away from distractions.



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Icons have no place next to posters depicting famous people. Everyone knows the rule: do not create an idol. Also, there should be no paintings next to the icons, even if they depict religious events. It's a different kind of thing.

In the house for icons should be a separate place. It is best if it is a shelf or a high table. You can not hang icons, just put them. Among them must be the icon of the Savior and the Mother of God, located above other images.



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