Last year I always watered the plants with holy water, but this year I did as my father told me. Bashny.Net

There are believers for whom even holy water It is considered fresh and fit for consumption. Why, saint. This is a very common mistake that can negatively affect the well-being of a person who has consumed such water. Judging by observations, the holy water really does not deteriorate longer than normal. As they say, everything has its limit. Adults should not blindly believe in its infinite miraculous power, especially since even the church itself is constantly talking about it. They can't hear.



A new problem emerges from this. What to do with the spoiled holy water? What to do to avoid incurring the wrath of God, and, in principle, any water in our time should be valued by man. And the one that was consecrated in the temple, especially. We will try to deal with this issue today so that no more questions arise from people.

Last year’s holy water, the holy water, is nothing but ordinary water, subjected to a special church rite of Christians. It is used in many rituals, but primarily for the baptism of a person, which makes him one of the members of the church. In addition, holy water consecrates temples, houses, household items and even cars. At the processions of the cross or when performing prayers, believers are also sprinkled with holy water.

The Orthodox Church teaches that water sanctification is performed in order that the grace of God, namely the grace of the Holy Spirit, descends on the water. According to the same church canons, Agiasma has the ability to heal the sick. Archbishop John Chrysostom wrote about the exceptional property of holy water to remain fresh for a long time. Even if this very water was consecrated not with silver, but with a wooden cross.



Since holy water is one of the most important symbols of Christians, it would be logical to pay attention to the issue of its disposal. First of all, not to offend the feelings of believers. And, secondly, to finally understand the ways of its processing. Many believers, especially Orthodox believers, were often seen in the "harvesting" of large quantities of holy water. But after a while, when it began to bloom or smell bad, this water simply poured into the most ordinary pipe. And to do so, if you believe the church canons and rules, it is impossible.

So what about the old Agiasma? In fact, there are several options for what can be done with it. And the very first one. returnIn the bosom of nature. You can pour it under the root of an adult tree or in a flower garden. The church advises to drain such water into parched wells. The main thing is to choose the right place. Water must enter the earth, thereby enriching it. In addition, plants under its action will really grow better. But most importantly, the holy water, even if spoiled, does not fall into the sewer.



What else can be done. In fact, last year's holy water will still be useful in order to consecrate. There is nothing wrong with sanctifying, say, a house or car with stale water. It is perfect for our purposes, we are not going to drink it. The main thing before this is to have a conversation with the priest, so that he himself is convinced of the proper quality of the water itself. If all goes well, holy water, as all environmentalists love to say, can be reused. Which, from any point of view, is a good thing.

There is also an option to use holy water. privately. For a ritual of purification or meditation. Again, if it does not emit an unpleasant smell. In general, spoiled holy water can even be added to yourself in small portions while taking a bath. Just do not mix it with aromatic “bombs” and other chemicals. Water can be cleaned not only the body, but also the spirit. However, for this ritual, a person needs to tune in correctly. And, ideally, the water should be low temperature. This point should be considered, because not all people can afford such a “home walrus” due to possible health problems.



If none of the above is right for you, you can do the most laziness: convey that water to the church. Many temples accept old holy water and dispose of it according to all canons. I don't think you can do it better than a private priest. If you have a small amount of water, namely a few liters, come to the church directly with it. Put it in a jar or a bottle. But if you really have a lot of water, it is better to consult with a knowledgeable minister of the church before coming.

The biggest mistake. It will drain Agiasma into the garbage or, moreover, the toilet. It is strange that such cases have happened more than once. So you took your time, came to church for a specific date, stood in line, finally dedicated water. And then, a year or more later, I remembered that you had that water at all. I saw you didn't like it, so you poured it down the drain. Such an act says a lot about a person. At least he doesn’t value his own time. As for disrespect for the feelings of believers, this is understandable.



In other world religions, for example, even far more “harmless” transgressions are considered sins than pouring holy water into sewers. Let’s not go too far, take Islam for example. Muslims can have sins. faithlessness. Sins bodyThese include, among other things, tattooing and wearing by men of gold and silk products. Sins eyeIt is a sin only for a contemptuous look at another person. And sins. ears. Even sins. languageFor example, making fun of someone. Even if it's harmless.

But there are other beliefs and religions that certainly do not stand out for their lightened dogmas and sacred principles. So Christianity, in this respect, is quite gentle rules and punishments. Moreover, in our time they have become completely unnecessary. Who would have thought that only 300 years ago in Europe, especially Spain, with its Holy Inquisition, no one would have thought about the current state of affairs. Christianity was very demanding and even cruel. Thank goodness it's all over these days.



Last year’s holy water was not such a problem. You just need to choose one of the several options offered above. Of course, if you do something just laziness, you can always pour water into the sink in the kitchen, and no one will know about it. But let us not forget that laziness It is one of the deadly sins. Therefore, nothing good will end it simply can not. We hope, dear friend, that you have the strength and energy to do everything right. And in the rest, focus on good literature and do not be afraid to ask advice from knowledgeable people. And then everything will be great for you.