How to behave in the church correctly

In the test period, a person strives for God. His soul asks to holy place - to church. To find answers to your questions, find a peace. Both in secular places and in church, there are basic rules and dress code. Observe them necessarily. Otherwise, parishioners will make you a remark, because Incorrect behavior will insulting their feelings. Yes, and your mood will deteriorate. During the royal rule, people were taught how to behave in the church correctly, now you have to learn information on your own.

Prepare for a hike in the church:

Pick up the appropriate clothing. Women put on a long sleeve sweater, skirts below the knee, preferably to the floor. The head is necessarily covered with a handkerchief, Palantin. The main thing is to hide the hair. Be the most natural possible. Do not apply makeup, even a hygiene lipstick "No". Men are similarly choosing clothes, the most closing body. It is not recommended to wear shorts, even in hot time. Stop your choice on loose clothing.
If you plan to get to worship, find the start time in advance. Typically, the schedule hangs on the board in a focus - a place located on the street territory of the temple. In the same place to purchase candles. The church is increasingly related to candles purchased in ordinary stores. Come to worship in advance, 15-20 minutes. If you still have been late, do not come in, because You will prevent people to pray. Just wait for the end of the service and put a candle for health or worse.

It is important to be baptized correctly. Fold together a large, index and middle finger of the right hand. This is a character of the Trinity. Unnamed finger and a little finger press to the palm. This is the sign of unity of the world and saint in Christ. Start describing the cross in the air: from the head to the abdomen, from the right shoulder to the left. Then follows bow. It is desirable to the belt if health allows. Be sure to make this ritual:

1 time in the street in front of the entrance to the church;
1 time in front of the doors to church;
3 times on the threshold of the church;
3 times the main icon in the center, after touching her lips;
3 times at the exit from the church;
1 time near Icons.

In the church is allowed to move freely. Access is closed to the altar, ranging from the sublime platform, called saline. Only with the blessing of the priest men are allowed to step into this place. Keep quiet. If there is a need to speak, do it in a whisper. Turn off your mobile phone. If you came with children, explain to them the rules of behavior in advance. If they forget and break silence, quickly output them.

Candles are put in the church in a certain way:

Candles place in front of the icon. Light wick from any burning candle, and then slightly melt the bottom tip of your candle. So that it stands straight and steadily.
If someone else's candle went out, it is allowed to light it again. It is impossible to carry out other people's candles, it is permissible.
Candle for rest, put the candlestick on the specially designated for this. He has a square shape and small crucifix.

Do not be afraid to do something wrong during worship. Many make rituals intuitive. Repeat all the movements. In special cases, the globe is made. To do this, stand on your knees and tap the floor forehead. You will understand that the moment has come when parishioners begin to descend down. Nothing terrible if you fall out of the general rhythm, immersed in your prayer. Get ready for a long time while servicing. It is allowed to sit on a bench by intimid and elderly people when the royal gates are closed - the main gate of the altar.