God's goes back to the Old Testament times, when the Lord Himself commanded Moses to light a lamp of seven lamps (Ex. 25: 31-37). In the age of electricity, such a custom not only did not become a thing of the past, but was firmly entrenched in the Orthodox faith. Why do modern parishioners put candles in the church? What is the meaning of fire in front of holy images? Instructions for installing candles in the house of God.
The first centuries of Christianity - the era of severe persecution. Believers gathered for prayer in the catacombs, and the lamps were lit rather to illuminate the room. And now there are monasteries in which there is no electricity and services are held by candlelight. At the same time, this light has a deeper symbolic meaning:
- a symbol of our free sacrifice to God and the temple;
- the desire and ability of man to obey God;
- desire and readiness for holiness, change, work on one's soul;
- the light of Christ, enlightening the world;
- faith, prayer, warmth and love of a person for God, the Queen of Heaven, angels, saints;
- protection from evil forces.
Light in the Orthodox understanding is the Divine enlightenment of people who are swallowed up by the darkness of sin, and it is also Christ Himself, who clearly spoke of Himself in the Gospel as Light (John 9: 5). A candle is a sacred thing, personifying a voluntary sacrifice to the Lord, but the Creator can accept it only from a pure, believing heart, entering the house of God with reverence and trembling.
The deep meaning of a burning candle also personifies the third Person of the Most Holy Trinity - the Holy Spirit, like a fire that scorches the sinful passions and inclinations of a person, but also revitalizes, gives strength, and renews the nature.
A candle lit in front of a holy image is our prayer, a petition from the powers of heaven for a solution to a difficult life situation, or thanksgiving to God and the saints for their help in everyday affairs. The Lord sees the heart of a person, therefore it is advisable to come to the temple of God with sincere faith, a repentant attitude, good thoughts, otherwise the sacrifice will be in vain or, even worse, will incur the wrath of the Creator.
During divine services, especially festive ones, candles and lamps are widely used, even in bright natural light, as a symbol of great joy and burning of the soul before God. The lamps in the hands of the clergy signify the light of the apostolic preaching. The clergy hold the lit candles in their hands at the moments of divine services laid down according to the charter.
Spiritual life is serious business. And even such a seemingly ordinary thing as setting candles requires the believer to fear God, a good disposition. There are no strict canonical rules for lighting candles in the temple, but a centuries-old pious tradition has developed:
Important! Remember, the most expensive candles placed in the temple will never deliver from sin and lawlessness.
Having put candles in the temple, you do not need to wait for the speedy fulfillment of your petitions. The Lord hears all our prayers, but sends everyone everything they need in due time. People cannot know what is useful and what is not, sometimes we ourselves, without realizing it, ask for something harmful to our soul. Therefore, it is important to entrust your life and loved ones to God, and He, as a loving father, will give everything that is necessary for the salvation of the soul and gaining eternal life. A believer needs to rely on the providence of God, regularly confess and partake of the Holy Mysteries of Christ, live in harmony with the law of the Lord and his own conscience.
Church candle - a great asset Orthodox Christian. Only one burning sight of it can cause the deepest thoughts about life and death, sin and repentance, sadness and joy. Why do candlebelievers put in churches? The only way to express our warm love and great gratitude to God, the angels, the holy saints of God for the vigilant care of our souls.
Rectal suppositories are a medicinal form used when performing therapeutic manipulations by patients with hemorrhoids to lower the temperature, raise the body's immune barriers, etc. Despite the ease of use, there are many nuances that, if ignored, lead to a decrease in the effectiveness of drugs. The candle should be able to put correctly, following the algorithm.
Inserting suppositories into the rectum is not difficult, but it should be done correctly to eliminate discomfort.Rules for the use of rectal suppositories
The introduction of the suppository to the patient is carried out according to simple but mandatory rules. It is optimal to carry out the procedure before going to bed. During the night, the medicine is completely absorbed, its components act as long as possible.
The entrance to the rectum is kept hygienically clean (washed with cool water and soap), hands should be thoroughly washed with soap before handling the capsule packaging and the candle. The package of suppositories should be kept refrigerated - so they retain their medicinal properties. A cooled candle is easier for the patient to insert, then further enter directly into the anus.
This should be done promptly, otherwise it will begin to melt from the heat of the body, hands. The introduction of the drug is preceded by the obligatory careful opening of the plastic protective shell, where each candle is located. It takes time for the candle to dissolve in the rectum of the patient, therefore, to increase the effectiveness of the action of medicinal substances, it is necessary to first carry out the act of defecation in a natural way or with an enema.
Regardless of the age of the patient, the muscles of the rectum should be relaxed. The suppository must be inserted without effort, otherwise you can injure the mucous membrane inside the anus. To facilitate the process, the injected medicinal suppositories (pointed tip) or the anus are lubricated with baby cream (vegetable oil).
Adults
You need to take care in advance about finding scissors at hand (they open the packaging of the candle), baby cream, new disposable gloves and similar pads. The algorithm for installing the drug in the form of a rectal suppository involves a simple sequence of actions. After performing hygiene procedures, you should take a relaxed position that is comfortable for the body (tension leads to pain):
- on any side (the upper leg is bent at the knee, both legs are tucked up to the chest);
- on the back, raising the pelvis or placing a roller under the sacrum;
- on the back with legs that are raised high;
- in a knee-elbow position;
- upright, but slightly leaning forward.
The patient determines a comfortable position for himself, based on preferences and age. However, it is believed that maximum muscle relaxation is achieved when the patient lies on his back (side). It is important to put a candle in one step. So, after occupying a comfortable position, the capsule released from the packaging with a sharp tip, which is lubricated with a cream (a water-soluble lubricant without petroleum jelly in the composition), is inserted into the anus.
The convenience of this is facilitated by the removal of the buttocks to the side with the free hand, which facilitates the procedure. Hold the candle by the blunt tip (where there is no cream). It is better if this is done in disposable medical gloves, and not with bare hands.
It is pushed gently with one finger, rested on the bottom of the candle, into the depths of the anus for a length index finger(but not less than 5 cm). If not inserted so deeply, the bowel sphincter can push the suppository material back. Then the buttocks are reduced, held for up to 10 seconds in a similar position.
The pelvis remains elevated, the body is relaxed. Possible urge to defecate should be as calm as possible, otherwise the medicinal substances will not fulfill the therapeutic task. Approximately 0.5 hours after inserting the candle into the rectum, it is allowed to get up, wash your hands with soap and water.
The components of rectal preparations (vaseline oil, fat, liquid and white soft paraffins, etc.) may not be completely absorbed, so their residues may come out outside the anus. The inconvenience associated with this is eliminated by using disposable pads (napkins). Rectal agents may be prescribed at a lower than standard dose. Then the candle is pre-cut along the length with a new disposable blade.
Have hemorrhoids, unbearable pain, bleeding? All this is a reason to visit a proctologist. If the diagnosis of "internal hemorrhoids" is confirmed, the doctor will most likely prescribe rectal suppositories for treatment.
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It is not so difficult to get candles from hemorrhoids as it is correct to put and store. This is a completely different question, and for some "inexperienced" patients - also a problem.
Candles purchased at a pharmacy are usually stored in the refrigerator, since at room temperature hemorrhoidal suppositories begin to melt and lose their medicinal qualities.
Now you need to study the instructions, find answers to the questions that have arisen: how to use it correctly, how to put candles correctly? it is also necessary to remember how to properly prepare the candles for use and how to correctly insert the candles from hemorrhoids.
What does a candle look like and what is inside?
What is a suppository used to treat hemorrhoids? This is a dosage form in the form of a cone, firm to the touch.
The preparations that make up the suppository reduce inflammation, promote wound healing, and stop bleeding.
The main ingredients that make up the candles are analgesics, propolis, shark oil, hyaluronic acid, bismuth and zinc compounds, hormonal substances, etc. It all depends on the main focus of the drug.
A correct diagnosis allows the use of suppositories for the treatment of both internal and external hemorrhoids, rectal fissures, wounds of various nature on the intestinal mucosa, to relieve sphincter muscle tension, as well as for postpartum hemorrhoids.
The wrong option is the introduction of a suppository into an unprepared intestine. It is important before you put candles from hemorrhoids, be sure to free the intestines from the contents. This can be done either naturally or with an enema.
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This is necessary for maximum absorption of drugs into the rectal mucosa. And if feces are present there, and there is an urge to defecate, then all efforts will go down the drain, that is, the drug will come out with the feces without having time to be absorbed into the mucous membrane.
Hand treatment and preparation of the candle for insertion
Before you get a candle from hemorrhoids from the package, you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. Then it is advisable to hold your hands under a stream of cool water. This is necessary so that the candle does not melt in warm hands, even before being placed in the rectum.
If you are still thinking about how to insert candles and cannot decide on this, then to avoid melting the candle, hold your fingers on something cold.
This will enable the suppository not to melt again. In addition, a frozen candle is easier and easier to insert into the anus.
And more advice on how to insert suppositories so that they slip into the rectum very easily and simply. To do this, it is recommended to lubricate the sharp tip of the candle with petroleum jelly.
If there is none, vegetable sunflower or olive oil or a simple baby cream will do. We hold the part of the candle that has not been treated with oil with our fingers so that it does not slip out of our hands.
Even before you put a candle, you need to carry out the usual hygiene of the anus area, prepare clean underwear, and preferably a pad, because the candle tends to leak when it melts, and this can cause trouble in the form of soiled linen.
Body posture for the correct insertion of the candle
The introduction algorithm is very simple. First of all, the candle must be taken out of the refrigerator. Carefully cut its wrapper with thin scissors and try not to stretch or crumble the contents.
If you are a squeamish person or put a rectal suppository not on yourself, but on another person, you can wear medical rubber gloves.
Postures for insertion:
- knee-elbow;
- lying on your back and raising your legs high;
- lying on your back, placing a roller under the sacrum;
- lying on your back and raising the pelvis;
- standing, slightly bending forward;
- lying on your side, stretch the leg that is below, and press the upper leg to the stomach;
- lying on your side and bending your knees - the fetal position.
The latter method is the most convenient, although everyone decides and chooses the ideal position for insertion on their own. The main thing is that in any position the muscles of the anus should be as relaxed as possible, because any tension is fraught with pain.
We do not miss the fact that when using suppositories for hemorrhoids, abdominal cramps and the urge to defecate often occur.
The procedure for introducing a rectal suppository from hemorrhoids
Now in detail about how to insert candles from hemorrhoids.
- We take one of the poses described above, take the candle with one hand, and push the buttocks apart with the other. Correctly insert the candle with a sharp end, ideally it should go beyond the muscle sphincter, then the candle will not fall out and will not cause you discomfort.
- Try to insert without fanaticism, without exerting excessive pressure, carefully, without poking into the wall of the rectum or, even worse, into the bleeding knot.
After the procedure for introducing a rectal suppository from hemorrhoids, the buttocks should be reduced, firmly clamped and held in this position for at least a few seconds.
In order for the candle to be completely absorbed into the mucous membrane and not fall out of the anus, you need to lie on your side, relaxing, for 20-30 minutes. This time will be enough for the medicinal ingredients of the candle to fully act and fulfill their function.
If you did everything right, but after 10 minutes after the introduction of the candle, an unbearable urge to defecate began, then there is nothing left but to go and empty the intestines. The probability of drug absorption will be zero.
I wash my hands again with soap, we carry out intimate hygiene and only after these simple steps we insert a new candle.
If, after the introduction of the candle, 15 minutes have passed, and only then there was an urge to defecate, then there is a possibility that the drug had a therapeutic effect. An additional suppository is not required as there is a risk of overdose.
If for some reason it is required to introduce half of the suppository for hemorrhoids, then you need to cut it with a sharp knife along, not across.
Thus, it is not difficult to introduce a hemorrhoid suppository correctly; this procedure does not require special knowledge and skills. Just strictly follow the instructions and follow the simple rules.
Follow the correct storage of candles, of course, in the refrigerator, when buying, pay attention to the expiration date and integrity of the package, observe personal hygiene, wash your hands with soap more often.
Be sure to use rectal suppositories from hemorrhoids as prescribed by the attending physician, and do not self-medicate, because by arbitrarily introducing a rectal suppository, you can not only not alleviate your condition, but also harm.
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How to put and apply rectal suppositories?
For example, if you are intolerant to a drug, a serious allergic reaction may occur.
The custom of placing a candle in front of an icon is very ancient. Everyone knows that this should certainly be done, but not everyone knows about the reasons why this ceremony is performed. One of the first divine commands to Moses from the Lord was to arrange a candlestick with seven lamps. And after that, services were often held by candlelight. But the meaning of this is much deeper than just lighting up the place where the services were held, although during the period of persecution of Christians, when they had to hold their meetings in secret, the light of a candle really became a guiding light.
This ritual of lighting a candle has a lot of meanings. The light from her is the divine light that Jesus brought into the world. The life of people in sin and ignorance is a twilight that the Savior will scatter. So the candle with its radiance drives away the darkness around. Pure wax, from which candles are made, is a symbol of the fact that a person repents of his sins and is ready for obedience in the face of God. Speaking about how to put candles correctly, it is worth starting with the fact that this should not be done automatically, but with awareness and with a feeling of love in the heart in front of the one to whom the candle is placed. When you buy a candle in a temple, it becomes your voluntary offering, a symbol of your faith and love. Candles are placed for health and peace. "For the dead" are usually placed in the church on a special memorial table - the eve, to honor the good memory of a person who has departed to another world. Candles "for health" are placed on various occasions: in gratitude for something, to help with difficult decision, before a serious trip, risky business and so on. Often the question arises: which icons and which saints to put candles? Of course, the main ones are the emotions and thoughts with which the candle is placed. With good thoughts and love in your heart, you can light a candle for a person to the icon of the Savior or the Virgin. Your good wishes will be heard. If you do not just want to put a candle for a person, but express special wishes, you need to decide which saints to put candles on. So, for example, if you are worried about a loved one suffering from a disease, pray in front of the icon of the Mother of God "Healer", which you can light a candle. If a person embarked on the path of alcoholism, then a candle can be placed on the icon "Inexhaustible Chalice". Knowing what miraculous properties certain saints are endowed with, you will know which icons to put candles in order to protect, protect and help your loved ones in difficult times and difficult life decisions. They often light candles for their patron saints. If you have personalized icons in your house, you can light a candle and pray to your guardian angel.
What do church candles mean? Why are they placed in the temple?
A candle is a symbol of prayerful burning before the Lord, His Most Pure Mother, before the saints of God.
A candle is a sign of a voluntary sacrifice to God and His temple and a symbol of man's involvement in the divine light.
A burning candle is a visible sign that expresses ardent love, goodwill towards the one to whom the candle is placed. And if there is no this love and good will, then the candles have no meaning, the sacrifice is in vain. Therefore, it is impossible to put a candle formally, with a cold heart. External action must be accompanied by prayer - even the simplest one, in your own words.
What does the candle placed in front of the icon symbolize?
The fire of a candle symbolizes eternity, a prayer appeal to God, to the Mother of God, to the saints. The fire always rushes upward, no matter how the candle is tilted, so a person, under any life circumstances, must turn all his thoughts and feelings to God.
When should candles be placed?
Those who came to the temple should put candles before the start of the service. It is not good to violate the decorum in the temple by passing candles during the service or to squeeze through to the candlestick, distracting the worshipers. Latecomers to the service should light candles after it ends.
How to place a candle correctly?
Candles are lit one from the other, burning, and placed in the nest of the candlestick. The candle must stand straight. Matches and lighters should not be used in the temple if there are already burning candles in the candlesticks. You should not light a candle from a lamp, so as not to drip wax into the oil or accidentally extinguish the lamp.
Who and how many candles should be placed?
There are no binding rules on where and how much to put candles. Their purchase is a voluntary sacrifice to God.
First of all, it’s good to put a candle to the “holiday” (central lectern) or a revered temple icon, then to the relics of the saint (if they are in the temple), and only then - about health (to any icon) or repose (on the eve - square or rectangular table with a crucifix).
Is it possible to put a candle on a candlestick if there is nowhere to put it?
That's how it should be done. Those who put two candles in one cell or take off someone else's candle to put their own do it wrong.
Is it possible to hold a burning candle in your hand and stand with it?
With lit candles, it is customary to stand at a memorial service, during the divine service of Matins of the Great Heel. Candles are also lit on polyeleos, but this tradition has mainly been preserved only for the clergy. A burning candle must be handled with care: make sure that the wax does not drip onto the floor, and that the clothes on the person who is standing in front do not accidentally ignite. The rest of the time it is more correct to put a candle on a candlestick, which is specially designed for this. In the temple, you must follow the established order, and not do as you like.
To whom to put a candle for the remission of sins? What to read about the remission of sins?
Sins are forgiven only at Confession after a sincere, detailed confession of all of them in the presence of a priest and the reading of a permissive prayer by him. A candle is a symbol, in itself it does not free from sins and does not connect with God.
Which saint is better to put a candle in case of family discord, when the husband wants to leave the family?
For family well-being, they pray to the Mother of God, Saints Guri, Samon and Aviva, Saint Blessed Xenia of Petersburg.
It is also useful to remember and realize your guilt in relation to your husband, ask for forgiveness, try to reconcile.
Is it possible to put a candle on an unbaptized newborn child who is sick?
You can pray for the unbaptized with your personal prayer and light candles for them, you can’t just write their names in church notes, since the Church does not pray for the unbaptized.
A sick child should be baptized as soon as possible. If the child is seriously ill, you can call the priest home or to the hospital. In the Sacrament of Baptism, the child will receive a special grace that will help him. If a child dies unbaptized, there will be sin on the parents. And a baptized child can be communed, order magpies, prayers for health - this is the first aid in illnesses.
Who can light a candle about a person who is addicted to drugs?
For deliverance from this passion, you can pray and put a candle in front of the icons of the Mother of God "Inexhaustible Chalice", the martyr Boniface, the righteous John of Kronstadt.
To whom to put a candle if the child is seriously ill?
A candle can be put to any icon: the Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, the saints of God.
In addition, you need to know that a child’s illness is a time of prayer and repentance for the whole family. It seems to stimulate the spiritual life. The baby should be given holy water, washed with this water. And the most important thing is the communion of a sick child with the Holy Mysteries of Christ. Communion can be both at home and in the hospital, and in the temple, depending on the condition of the baby. If the child already knows how to pray, let him do it himself, but if he does not know how, then parents and godparents should do it for him. And, of course, spiritual work must be combined with treatment that a professional doctor can recommend.
Which icon is better to put a candle before the upcoming operation?
You can put candles and pray to the holy great martyr and healer Panteleimon, the holy unmercenary doctors Cosmas and Damian. And you also need to prepare for Confession and Communion, order a prayer service for a successful outcome of the operation, find out the name of the doctor and pray that the Lord will control his hands.
Is it possible to light a candle for the health of oneself?
Of course, you can put candles and pray for your health. A candle is a symbol of prayer appeal to God. And most of the prayers are written in the first person.
Is it possible for a pregnant woman to put candles for the dead?
Everyone can and should put candles and pray for the departed.
To whom to put a candle about well-being in business?
Whoever wants to receive something from the Lord or from the saints, he must not only pray to them, but also build his life according to the commandments. Through the Gospel, God addresses everyone with a request to be kind, loving, humble, etc., but people often do not even want to hear about it, but they themselves ask Him to help them in their affairs.
For prayers to be successful, one must pray with words coming from the heart, with faith and hope for God's help. And it should be remembered that not everything that a person asks from the Lord is useful for him. The Lord is not a machine that fulfills all desires, one has only to press the right button, that everything He sends is directed to the benefit and salvation of the soul, although sometimes people think this is unfair.
Is it possible to light candles for the tragically deceased unbaptized and in general for the repose of the unbaptized?
You can put candles and pray for the unbaptized, but you cannot submit notes with the names of the unbaptized in the temple.
Is it possible to put candles for health and repose on Easter?
You can always put candles for health and repose, but the Church does not perform prayers for the dead on Easter and on Bright Week, they are transferred to Radonitsa - the second Tuesday after Easter.
Is it possible to put candles bought in another temple?
Candles are usually purchased in the temple where they come to pray - this is a small sacrifice to this particular temple.
What to do with a candle after the consecration of Easter cakes and eggs? Can you take her home?
You can take it home and light it during home prayer, or you can put it in the temple in front of any icon.
Why do they remove candles that are only half burnt, because we pay money for them ...
Due to the large number of people wishing to light candles, they are sometimes removed not completely burnt out. There is no need to be embarrassed by this, as well as by the fact that the incompletely burnt candle was extinguished after the end of the service - the sacrifice has already been accepted by God.
When is incense used? Can you use it at home?
Frankincense is used in the Church during divine services, as well as during the funeral of the dead, during the consecration of dwellings by a priest. You can also use incense during home prayer.
A person visiting a temple for the first time often does not know how to cross himself correctly, where and for what purpose to put candles. Everything that happens there seems complex, mysterious and full of unnecessary conventions.
But in the temple, in fact, there is nothing superfluous - every little thing has its own meaning.
What does a candle mean in an Orthodox church
A candle is not just a material sacrifice to God, it has a spiritual meaning.
A candle is lit in front of the icon in addition to prayer, making up for the lack of burning of our soul - as if as a sign of repentance for insufficiently fervent prayer.
Wax, from which candles were always cast, is a gift of nature brought by bees, therefore, when buying a candle in a temple, we also bring a small sacrificial gift.
The candle also symbolizes a person who, being at first hard and cold, under the influence of the grace of Divine fire, warms up, softens the soul and becomes pliable to God's will.
Why put candles in the church
They put a candle to the icon not just like that, but in prayer to God and the saints. You can’t ask for obviously sinful things, about things that can bring trouble to other people, about everyday little things.
The candle is placed:
- simply in gratitude to God and the saints (a reasonable person, capable of comprehending his life, understands that there is always something to give thanks for);
- on church holidays to the festive icon;
- when they make a request to God, the Virgin Mary and the saints for health, a safe journey or solving everyday affairs;
- for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
How to put candles in the church and what to say
The rules of deanery do not approve of disorderly behavior in the temple. If you had to be late, you should not wander around the temple, push through to the icons, pass candles. You need to wait until the end of the service and then, without distracting others, put candles and pray.
The order in which the candles are placed matters. First, a candle is lit at the festive icon in the center of the temple in front of the altar, then to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos. There is only one Mother of God, there are only many of her images, so you can choose any icon.
Approaching the image, you need to bow twice with a waist bow, as if you wanted to reach the floor with your fingers. After that, go to the icon, pray, kiss it and light your candle from the next one - it is not customary to light it from the lampada. Before you leave, bow a third time.
But most importantly, you need to remember that the candle and the prayer are not addressed to the icons, but to those who are depicted on them. At the same time, it is customary to address the Creator with the words "Lord, have mercy on me (us)", and to the Mother of God - "Holy Mother of God, save me (us)."
How and where to put a candle for repose
Where to put a candle for the repose in the temple, any person will tell you - the place is called "eve".
It can be found on the left side, closer to the entrance.
This is a large table with a candlestick in front of the Crucifix, at which memorial services are held.
They ask for repose both in their own words and in prayer: Have mercy, Lord, on your deceased servant ___ (called full name given at baptism), forgive all his sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant him the Kingdom of Heaven. It must be remembered that they do not light candles and do not offer prayers for suicides and the unbaptized in the temple.
How and where in the church to put a candle for health
Candles everywhere, except for the eve, are placed for health.
In other words, for the living - for their well-being, physical and spiritual health, you can pray and put candles at any icon, turning mentally to the one who is depicted on it.
Candles are placed in front of any images of the Savior and Holy Mother of God, the patron saint, in whose honor a person is named at baptism, the Archangel Michael, as well as saints to whom you want to pray at the moment.
Before which icon to put a candle for health
Sometimes it is necessary to pray specifically for the health of a person, for which it is customary to turn to the icons of the Virgin, which have a special history of healing from certain diseases.
The name will be prompted in the temple: for example, "Three-handed", "", "Healer".
They ask their Guardian Angel and the saints, who were doctors during their lifetime, for health. This is the healer Panteleimon, St. Luke of Crimea, St. Agapit, holy unmercenary doctors Cosmas and Damian, Cyrus and John.
How to Light a Candle for a Guardian Angel
At birth, a person is given a Guardian Angel, who accompanies him during life and during the transition to another world. In the temple, a candle is placed to the Holy Archangel Michael, the commander of the angelic heavenly forces - all angelic ranks are honored in his person.
On the icon, he is usually depicted in armor, with a shield and a fiery sword in his hands.
The saint, in whose honor a person is given a name, is considered his second angel. There are usually no problems with finding the icon of a saint, but if the name is rare, then you can turn to it in front of the icon of All Saints.
What should be said? During prayer, it is customary to address saints and angels not as God, but as intercessors: “Holy Martyr Tatiana, pray to God for me”, “Holy Angel of God, my Guardian, pray to God for me.”
Which saint put a candle for work and success in business
The saints, having pleased God, often asked Him to give them the right to help people in various needs. But a prayer may remain unanswered - it depends on what you say in front of the icon. Perhaps the fulfillment of the desired person will not be useful.
Before what images can you pray for well-being, success in business:
- traditionally, in Russia, most often they ask for help from St. Nicholas the Wonderworker;
- Parents pray to St. Mitrofan of Voronezh;
- they ask John the New for good luck in trade;
- to the blessed Matrona of Moscow and Xenia of St. Petersburg, the martyr Tryphon and other saints are asked for help in various everyday issues.
Is it possible to light a candle for the repose of the unbaptized
The Church does not pray for the unbaptized. People who during their lifetime did not want to become part of a single church organism remain outside it even after death.
Seeds can be thrown into the ground, watered and fertilized, and those that contained life in them will sprout, and those that were dead will remain in their former state. So it is with the dead - if during their lifetime they aspired to God, through the prayers of their loved ones they will be granted a better fate. And what if during their earthly life they were already spiritually dead, rejecting the Church and God?
Its useful to note: it is allowed to pray for such people in home prayer.
Which saint put a candle for love
In Orthodoxy, the concept of love between a man and a woman is applicable only to a married marriage. Anything else is considered a sin, so there is no need to put candles for good luck in love. Therefore, there are only two types of prayer - for finding a spouse, or for love and peace in the family.
For the acquisition of the second half, they pray to the holy blessed Matrona of Moscow, Xenia of Petersburg, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Holy Great Martyr Catherine, the Guardian Angel.
For love in the family, they ask the righteous princely couple Peter and Fevronia, the holy martyrs Tsar Nicholas and Tsarina Alexandra, who have become a model of loving and devoted spouses, the holy martyrs Adrian and Natalia.
Is it possible to put a candle for your health
Only saints in earthly life had the spiritual strength to beg others. St. Seraphim of Sarov said: "Save yourself, and thousands around you will be saved." Therefore, a person is called to pray, first of all, for the salvation of his soul.
And in order for the prayer to be heard, you need to reconcile with everyone, sincerely forgive and pray for the health of your enemies.
Which saint to light a candle for study
If there is not enough strength to independently master new knowledge, pass an exam or solve a difficult life problem, they turn to the image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Increasing the Mind”.
For help in mastering school disciplines, they turn to St. Sergius of Radonezh, who had difficulty learning to read as a child, to the prophet Naum and his Guardian Angel.
Conclusion
You need to understand the main thing - if a person enters the temple only to light a candle, but lives as he sees fit, offending God and the Guardian Angel with his actions, not even having an idea of \u200b\u200bspiritual life and the need to work on himself, then it is pointless to expect miracles, no matter how many candles are placed.
Orthodoxy is a deep and complex religion, it will become a reliable life support and protection, but not for a person who is only capable of a primitive and consumerist approach.