When you come to the temple and want to light a candle, remember the basic rules.

Do you know how to put candles in church? As it turned out, there are many rules and prohibitions associated with this action. For example, it doesn’t make sense to put a lot of wax attributes in a temple, hoping it will make you better in God’s eyes. About all this, editorial. "Site" I'll tell you more today.



According to legend, the Almighty brought wax candles to Earth so that they radiate divine radiance in holy places. People began to interpret the meaning of candles differently. And they became an integral part of religious rituals and ceremonies not only of Christians, but also of Buddhists and Jews. The tradition of using candles goes back to paganism. People believed in the power of fire.

If you want to light a candle in church, there are a few important things to remember. First, before you visit the temple, you need to repent and commune. Second, the price and number of candles cannot affect the course of prayer and God’s response. There is nothing magical about wax attributes. Therefore, do not expect that a candle placed in a church will instantly change anything in your life.



When lighting a candle, you cannot use matches or another source of fire. This can only be done from another candle that is already lit. There are only 2 main reasons why you can put a candle in a church. They usually do. for the health of the person or for the rest. There are rules for both the first and second rituals.

First of all, the candle is lit near the central Analo or in front of one of the church icons. Then it is brought to the mercy of God. Then comes the stage of prayer, and only then the candle can be put for health or rest. It is important to do this with love and good thoughts, not because it is necessary. Otherwise, the wax attribute simply will not work.



In the church it is allowed to put candles for any person, even if he was not baptized in an Orthodox church. In this case, you can not write his name in the church book.

A candle for health can be put in front of any icon where there are places for candles of round shape. As a rule, they are installed in front of the icon of their patron. It is best to put a candle before the icons of those saints who themselves were engaged in healing. For example, this is the Holy Great Martyr Panteleimon, Saints Cosmas and Damian, St. Luke of Crimea.



Remember that what is more important is not the wax attribute, but the prayer spoken. On our website you can find many health-related prayers. For example, earlier my colleague Ekaterina Voronina shared a test of prayer for health to Panteleimon the Healer.

You can also put a candle for the health of a pregnant daughter-in-law and read a prayer that will help ensure that the birth was successful. You can read the text at the link. Words of various prayers are easily found in special prayer books, which are sold in each temple.

In each church there is a special place where you can put a candle at rest. These are rectangular tables located on the left side of the temple. As a rule, parishioners who want to install a candle there are very many. Therefore, a priest can blow out and remove a candle that is not yet completely burned. Do not take it personally and do not resent the priests. God has already accepted the sacrifice and your prayers will be heard.



If you want to put a candle in the church, buy it in a special candle shop. This is the only way you can be sure that the candle is properly consecrated. Coming to the temple for service, remember: the candle should be installed either before it begins or after it.



You can hold a candle lit in your hand, but only in the case of a memorial service. Candles can be installed with both the left and right hand. There are no restrictions on this issue. By the way, you can put a candle and say a prayer about different needs. For example, starting a family or dealing with real estate. God will help those who deserve it.

Do you believe in the power of church candles?