How to find a good handkerchief

The parishioners of Orthodox churches have a tradition to wear clothes of the appropriate color (especially this applies to Orthodox churches). headscarves) and cover the red corner of the house with a handkerchief of the appropriate colour.

Well, those who go to the temple from time to time, just try to bring a headscarf. However, many do not even think that not every handkerchief is suitable for going to church. So I used to think, guided by the principle: “There is a handkerchief – and good.” It doesn’t matter what color it is, it is important that it is!





Of course, no one in the temples to the parishioners find fault. There's a handkerchief on your head, and fine. It doesn't matter what or how. But handkerchief Christmas has always been a special tradition.

And tonight. "Site" He will tell you which handkerchiefs are allowed and which are categorically impossible. church big holidays. The color of the scarf says a lot!





  1. You can not wear a scarf black or some other inconspicuous color in the temple at Easter and Christmas. Dark shades should be chosen during Lent, excluding all bright and light. And this holiday requires fresh colors!



  2. Also, when choosing a headscarf for a holiday, you should not wear a green scarf. Green is the color of the Trinity. Take a note. In green colors of all shades, according to ancient tradition, they are served on the day of the Holy Trinity, on Palm Sunday, on Monday of the Holy Spirit.





  3. Various prints in the form of fashionable peas, geometry and favorite flowers are also not suitable. It so happened that such headscarves in a small pattern are worn mainly by old women who help to restore order in the temple. And on the holiday, the same old women dress very differently.





  4. I'm sure you'll be convicted of a handkerchief with dubious symbols. Such as skulls or defiant inscriptions. Yes, animalistic print is not good either! Of course, adult women certainly do not wear this, but young girls through inexperience can get into an awkward situation.





  5. Now the trend is narrow handkerchiefs with various patterns that can be worn not only on the head and neck, but also as a belt, clip or decoration on the bag. Such a handkerchief does not cover half of the head! It looks more like a fashion accessory, rather than a handkerchief for the service. So he won't fit either.





  6. It goes without saying that a hat, a hat, or just a hooded over the head is also completely unsuitable for church attendance.





So which handkerchief is better to choose for a trip to the temple, if it is impossible with prints, and green is not suitable? Many priests say that it is monochromatic Most of all corresponds to Easter and Christmas.

White is the color of purity, holiness and spirituality. In addition, a white scarf to face absolutely all women, regardless of age.





Another traditional “church color” is red. In red robes, after the white ones, they continue worship after the holidays. It is a symbol of the ineffable, fiery love of God for the human race and the victory of the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ.

The burgundy or scarlet color is like the blood of Jesus Christ shed out of love and for the salvation of all mankind. Therefore, in red or scarlet robes, services are held in honor of the holy martyrs as a sign that the blood shed for the faith of Christ was a testimony of their fiery love for the Lord.

The scarf is red Wear to the church for all subsequent services from Easter to the Feast of the Ascension, as well as for services for martyrs.









Did you know that not every handkerchief fits the dress code of a church service? Tell us in the comments what scarf you usually wear for church.

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