Holy Communion or how often it is called, the communion is a mandatory ritual for believers of Orthodox, it can be carried out just a week, and once a month or a year. Nowhere is the exact number of people's communities for the year, but it is precisely written that it is necessary to do before this sacred rite. The meaning of all recommendations is aimed at reuniting a person with God, his abstinence and repentance. A few days before this sacrament, a person should abandon the whole earthly and more think about the soul, peace and creators. This article will introduce you to the main rituals before communion.
When to start prepare for the Holy Communion
Many clergymen point out that all your life is a slow preparation for communion, even if you make this rite you are quite often. On this day, as was said in the Bible, you taste the blood and flesh of Christ, that is, bread and wine. So a simple person can connect to God, talking to him and receive a blessing, however, a communion is only the last stage of your spiritual cleansing. The first you will pass ourselves.
In most cases, it is said that it is necessary to start training at least three days before the rite. The more often you do it, the less you need to prepare and vice versa.
Start post
At least three days before the communion, begin the post: exclude everything fatty, sweet, sharp.
During the post, it is ordered to have lean food, stop receiving any food after sunset. The post relates not only to food, but also your behavior, so:
- Spouses can not be included in the sex all time;
- It is necessary to abandon earthly entertainment, such as television, smoking, all bad habits.
The post is observed until the day of the rite, which can only be breakfast, as the communion should occur on an empty stomach. If you have contraindications to such a diet, then you should talk to the clergyman who will definitely tell the right decision. The church has always been against the fulfillment of rites to harm to themselves, you will definitely help find an alternative.
Ship
To clear the soul in front of the holy communion, the Orthodox Christian needs to repent. To this can not be treated as a simple formality. You need to take our sins, realize them and ask for forgiveness. At the same time, your tears will wash the face, cleaning your soul.
Find a secluded place for yourself, where you can spend time in silence with yourself, pray and realize your sins. It is impossible to go to holy communion without repentance, since God finds its place only in clean people.
Prayers in front of the Holy Communion
It is recommended to read several prayers that can be found in the canonic:
- Repentance to Jesus Christ;
- Molba to the Holy Mother of God;
- Canon for the Guardian Angel.
Read prayers from the canonic day to the communion and during it. Until these days you can choose your prayers that are now required in life. Dedicate prayer more time, starting five days before communion.
Pay attention that women during menstruation cannot be participating in communion. They better wait for the next rite. Also, if you feel that you can't repent, either got out in the morning, then this communion is also better to skip. In all my doubts you can contact the clergy, from the height of your experience and the mill he will be able to help you solve all the problems.
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