The congestion is a sacred action for the Christian of the Orthodox faith. It is believed that this man calls for himself divine power. Orthodox believers believe that Christ died on the cross and showed her great love for the perishing humanity. He won his death to Satan, consecrated the cross as a means of guns against the enemy of man. The Orthodox believer needs to be reverently approach the critical sign and it is true to use it.
Back in the third century, TERTULLYAN mentioned the sign of the Cross. After him, John Zlatoust also wrote about the importance of the godfather's sign when leaving the house. Without this, the sacred saint of God is unthinkable in every day for a believer.
How to baptize and apply a criste?
- In order for the criste to be faithful, Orthodox believers together combine the first three fingers on the right hand. This is a symbol of a single trinity. This man believes shows that he believes and hopes for the Holy Trinity.
- The little finger and the ring finger should be tightly attached to the palm, as a symbol of Jesus Christ on sinful land. Also two fingers are like the image of the two nature of the Son of God. One of them is human, the second divine.
First, the combined fingers put on the forehead. As the image of the fact that the believer wants to sanctify his mind. - In continuation, folded fingers put on the stomach, this sanctifying their feelings. And then autumn the right, then the left shoulder. So the physical forces are so updated and consecrated.
- Then follows bow. Orthodox believers do this in order to express their respect and love for the Calval Cross.
God embodied in a person to be crucified for sinful people. Crucifixion and death of Christ symbolize life. How wheat can not bring the fetus until the grains die. Thus, the death of Jesus is life for every person. Cross as a symbol of life. No death on the cross would not be resurrection. Therefore, a cross for Orthodox Christians is a symbol of shrine.
It is always necessary to baptize slowly and speak in yourself: "In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen." The meaning of this is that the Christian says to this sacrament that believes in the Trinity and is ready to serve God.
Some are bowed and bass at the same time. But do not need to do. The order should be observed - first be baptized, then do bow.
When should you be baptized?
The Orthodox believer can be baptized in different situations. During the joyful and in the days of sadness, in the affairs of good deed, after the awakening from sleep and when it came to go to sleep. The moments of danger also reinforce the reason. During the divine service, it is necessary to be baptized.
Passing near the temple, the Orthodox Christian should be stopped, in awe cross and bow the temple.
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