You've probably noticed that church domes are most often covered with gold leaf. But there are temples in which the roofs are blue or green. The Orthodox Church in Russia does not have canons that would regulate the colors of the dome covering. Therefore, at present, the material for construction is chosen based on financial capabilities. If funds do not allow covering the domes with gold, the roof is made of metal or colored tiles. Ultimately, this point is not so important for believers.
According to the priests, there is no sin in using scrap materials to build temples. Simply, the gilding of the domes is a standard of church architecture. This is due to the fact that gold in human consciousness is associated with the incorruptibility of God’s Being.
What does the golden color of the domes symbolize?
The color gold in the Orthodox tradition is a symbol of heavenly glory. That is why in our country there were golden domes at the main temples and at the temples dedicated to Christ and the twelve feasts. It is natural that the main temple of modern Russia, the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior, has domes of exactly this color. The domes of the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God (St. Basil's Cathedral), the main temple of Red Square, were also originally gold.
Article on the topic Help of the Holy Right Hand. What do the oldest Moscow monasteries look like now? Gilding of domes is present only in Orthodox traditions; you will not find this in other faiths. For an Orthodox person, gold is primarily a symbol of eternity, incorruptibility, royalty and heavenly glory. In this regard, we can remember that one of the three gifts brought by the wise men to the baby Jesus, along with frankincense and myrrh, was gold.
Where did the custom come from?
The tradition of covering domes with gold came to Rus' from Byzantium. At that time, Russian Christians were greatly impressed by the largest temple in Constantinople, called the Hagia Sophia. Imagine that the empire's income took three years to build it. Thus, Emperor Justinian wanted to surpass King Solomon himself, who built the temple in Jerusalem. The emperor had a desire to cover the foundation, walls and domes of Sophia with gold. But he was warned against such a step by the sages, who predicted the coming of poor kings to Constantinople who would destroy the temple to the ground.
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A description of Sofia by Bishop Anthony, who visited Byzantium in the thirteenth century, has been preserved. The clergyman admired the interior decoration and the golden iconostasis, the cross with pearls and precious stones.
What does the number of domes on the temple mean?
Not only the color, but also the number of domes on the temple has a certain symbolism. So, one dome symbolizes the One God, three - the Holy Trinity.
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The nine domes symbolize the nine ranks of angels. Thirteen – the Savior and 12 apostles. And 33 domes (yes, there are such temples) are erected in memory of the 33 years of the Savior’s earthly life.
Symbolism
The amazing tradition of covering domes with gold still stirs the souls of Europeans who consider this a senseless waste. But it was not for nothing that the Magi gave the Divine Child gold, which is eternal. It is believed that this precious metal in the souls of Christians is associated with God, and not wealth. In addition, it is associated with immortality, faith in the souls of people and greatness.
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What does the color of the temple say?
The color of the temple often gives the answer to the question of what holiday or what saint this or that church is dedicated to.
The white color of the temple means that it is consecrated in honor of the Transfiguration or Ascension of the Lord.
Blue Walls – the church was built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The red temple is usually dedicated to the martyr(s).
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However, we must understand that in this case we are talking about traditions, not rules. In our lives, it happens that the covering of the dome depends on the financial resources of the parish. And it happens that climatic conditions make their own adjustments. For example, the Orthodox Church in honor of the Holy Trinity in Antarctica, not far from the Russian polar station Bellingshausen, does not have green domes. It is made entirely of wood and its color is natural. Wood in Antarctica does not rot, since in this territory there are no bacteria dangerous to this material. Accordingly, there is no need for additional processing. This temple is the patriarchal courtyard of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra and the southernmost Orthodox church in the world.
Scary gold
After the arrival of Orthodoxy in Rus', the question arose about the need to build churches. But on our lands there were no craftsmen and architects who could do this. It is for this reason that we had to invite “Romean” craftsmen. It was they who introduced the tradition of covering domes with gold.
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An interesting fact is that such a custom has not taken hold in any other denomination. One of the first churches with a golden dome in Rus' was the church in Nerl, built in the twelfth century in honor of the Intercession of the Virgin Mary. By order of Prince Andrei Bogolyubsky, the dome was covered with gold.
At that time, such a covering had not only a sacred meaning, but also a very practical one. The thing is that roofing iron did not yet know how to anodize. It rusted very quickly. And the gold-covered dome could stand for at least a hundred years without repair. Gold reliably protected the metal surface from corrosion.
It must be said that the profession of a goldsmith at that time was incredibly harmful, since in the Middle Ages the roof was covered with a mixture of mercury and gold, after which the metal was heated so that the mercury vapor would leave. A similar procedure was repeated several times. Therefore, the masters lived very little. History records the fact that in the nineteenth century, during the gilding of Isaac in St. Petersburg, 60 craftsmen died from poisoning. In total, a whole centner of gold was spent on bathing.
What do the other colors of the domes and walls of temples mean?
If a church has white walls, then it is dedicated to the Transfiguration or Ascension of Jesus Christ. The blue temple is dedicated to the Mother of God. If it is painted red, then most likely it is a martyr. Yellow churches are dedicated to saints, and green churches to saints.
Blue domes
Temples that are dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary have blue domes. It symbolizes purity. In addition, they depict stars that are reminiscent of the Star of Bethlehem - a symbol of the good news.
Black color
The color black is a symbol of monasticism, which is why it is usually found in monasteries. As an example, we can cite the Intercession Monastery.
Green domes
Green domes are dedicated to the Holy Trinity - God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit. For Orthodox believers, this color is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Some temples with green domes may also be dedicated to saints. Sometimes the domes of such temples are also painted silver.
Multi-colored domes
One of the most beautiful churches in Russia and the calling card of Moscow, St. Basil's Cathedral, has multi-colored domes. They symbolize the beauty of the heavenly kingdom.
Blue color
If you see blue domes on the temple, and even with stars, then you know that the temple is dedicated to the Mother of God. Blue or light blue in Orthodoxy symbolizes purity and heavenly purity. The stars refer to the Star of Bethlehem, which announced that Christ was born of the Virgin Mary.
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Watch the church from outside
Getting baptized in front of a monastery means doing the right thing. The actions will be highly appreciated by the public. Specification:
- Seeing an ordinary church from the outside against the backdrop of a clear sky is a sign of wisdom and insight.
- From above - a carefree, happy time.
- Festive decorated - for fun.
- Seen in heaven - correct all karmic sins; on the water - change of circumstances, place of residence; on the mountain - high goals will appear; in the field - a serious test; in the cemetery - repentance.
- Several are a sign of potential: two in relationships, three in work.
- Falling into water or an abyss - loss of vital energy is responsible for constant failures.
- Closed for renovations - a departure from tradition.
- Domes burning in the sun are the completion of something important. You will rejoice and even celebrate.
- Destruction means uncertainty. One stage has ended, and what will happen next is unknown.
- Driving past and not stopping is breaking the rules of behavior.
- Repairing an old one in a small homeland means strong blood ties.
I often dream of a religious building - the pleasant course of everyday life will be disrupted by a real crisis.
Particularly important dreams of religious themes
Not all visions are prophetic. There is a table of sales by day of the week. From Thursday to Friday, usually prophetic. There is also a lunar calendar with tips. This prediction is shown on the nights preceding major holidays:
- On Rozhdestvenskaya - promises the inevitable fulfillment of a secret dream. You don't need to try too hard.
- Epiphany - reveal health problems.
- At the Annunciation - the arrival of good information.
- For Easter - warnings. Put the demands of the spirit first.
- For the Ascension - love predictions and warnings.
- On Trinity, night pictures of a positive orientation appear. Take them as advice from the Almighty. If you analyze it correctly and take it into account in reality, you will definitely become a lucky person.
- On Intercession, girls are given a sign of their future marriage. For other dreamers - about the family share of their own or their offspring.
Visionary churches are a call to piety and adherence to moral and ethical guidelines. If you follow simple rules, your life will be much more prosperous.
What does it mean to be inside?
Detail:
- Beautiful images, gilded decor - a feeling of peace. Everyday life will flow joyfully and calmly, and good relationships in the family circle will fill it with harmony.
- A gloomy situation, the absence of crosses and other paraphernalia means a loss of balance in reality. The inability to make your dreams come true will unsettle you.
- Collapsed from the inside with falling stones and boards - a great test. You can endure it if you don't chicken out.
- A small wooden chapel - for long trips, profitable acquaintances.
- Red - to terrible worries about the fidelity of a lover. Lonely people suffer according to their lot. Black - a heavy blow of fate.
- Work in the prayer church is a wonderful sign. Washing the floors means freeing yourself from a tedious task. Whitewash the walls - clear your reputation. Cleaning up and cleaning candlesticks is a good deed.
- Smoking means you are ready to sin, for which you will have to answer. People dancing is a vice.
- Participation in the choir is a call to thoughtfulness in behavior. Sing psalms - reveal the secret.
- Living, sleeping, lying down, washing - disrespect for recognized traditions.
- Meal - to wealth. A feast with ministers on a holiday means recognition of merit. Eating bread, Easter, and colored eggs means a successful business. And sneaking food while everyone is praying means failure.
- Drinking holy water is a hint to improve. Drinking alcohol means having erroneous beliefs.
- Hiding from enemies means complete security.
- Closed, locked - stop, take a break. You are about to do something harmful.
- Bringing flowers on a holiday means reciprocity of feelings.
- Making a large donation means receiving full support. Giving alms (money, change) to the poor - God will help you accomplish your plans.
- Buy icons, candles - the coming days will bring surprises. Buy the face of the Most Holy Theotokos: for a lady - to bright joy; to a gentleman - to a career takeoff.
- Wearing dark clothes means a wedding, wearing white clothes means mourning.
Crows in the room - to the anger of enemies. Flying like a witch - sins do not allow you to escape from troubles.
See others: ex, man, beloved, children inside
Sometimes the central figure of the vision is someone close or unfamiliar. Specification:
- The former is not forgotten. A new pair needs to be built. Consign the past to oblivion.
- A deceased mother is a call for a change of heart. Bring more empathy into your relationships. Living mother - the meaning does not change. She is the one who yearns for your attention.
- The guy to whom she is not indifferent also burns with passion.
- Children in the service - to joy, positive news.
- Favorite among the icons - make an offer. The girl is ready to create a union.
- A stranger engaged in prayer caught your attention - a good person will fall in love.
For an Orthodox Christian, visiting a Catholic church means an incorrect solution to a tormenting problem. Think it over again.
Father
Symbol of ill health. Often the priest appears in the dreams of non-believers to push them towards God. A priest with a censer warns against committing immoral acts and rash acts.
Being baptized in a crowd means physical illness. If you don't take care of your health, you will get sick.
A real seriously ill person calls to go with him to the sanctuary - he is no longer a resident.
Church rituals
Wedding - don’t imagine a relationship without love. Going to bed without feelings is unacceptable. Getting married to your husband means improving your relationship. Someone else's wedding means a major quarrel with your lover.
Being a priest yourself and marrying a couple is a shock. A vague premonition of trouble threatening a loved one will torment you. Don't interfere with current events. Everything will go according to the will of God.
The rite of baptism is for peace and prosperity.
Shape: not just bulbs
Yelokhovsky Cathedral, Moscow. Photo: Mikhail Vorozhtsov / photobank “Lori”
The spherical dome in the Orthodox tradition symbolizes eternity. The Romans began building churches with similar domes: in the 2nd century they learned to build large-area ceilings without supports. The Roman pantheon built in this way from 128 AD has survived to this day. e. In Russia, spherical domes crown Moscow's Yelokhovsky Cathedral, the baptismal site of Alexander Pushkin.
Assumption Cathedral, Vladimir. Photo: Alexander Shchepin / photobank “Lori”
The helmet-shaped dome refers to the words of the Apostle Paul: “Put on the whole armor of God...and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” Such domes are typical of Russian pre-Mongol architecture: they decorate, for example, the Assumption Cathedral in Vladimir and the Church of Peter and Paul in Smolensk.
Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist, Uglich. Photo: Alexander Zamaraev / photobank “Lori”
The onion dome in Orthodox architecture is the embodiment of prayer, the desire for heaven. According to researcher Evgeny Trubetskoy, such a dome on the base of the drum resembles a candle flame. Onion-shaped domes are characteristic of Russian architecture of the 16th–17th centuries. Examples of churches with similar domes are the Church of the Nativity of John the Baptist in Uglich and the churches of the Rostov Kremlin.
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye. Photo: Natalya Sidorova / photobank “Lori”
A tent, instead of a traditional dome, is interpreted in Christianity as an image of the Virgin Mary or the Light of Heaven. Tent churches were common in the 16th century, although similar churches were built earlier. They were usually built from wood: it was very difficult to replicate the structure of a tent in stone. The most famous example of tent architecture is the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye. It was built by order of Prince Vasily III in honor of the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, the future Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible.
Titanium nitride will not replace gold
They still resort to gilding domes today. This is done both by electroplating and by covering the domes with gold leaf, which is glued to the varnish, which in turn is applied to the primer. Each of these methods has its own advantages: applying gold leaf makes the dome perfectly round and allows it to be restored if damaged. With the galvanic gilding method, if the dome is damaged, it has to be remade. In the modern world, technology does not stand still, and now “golden” domes are made by covering them with a layer of titanium nitride. It is also durable and not as expensive as gold. Titanium nitride was first used in the history of modern Russia during the restoration of the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Gilding the domes was then recognized by Mayor Yuri Luzhkov as too expensive, and he ordered the choice to be made of titanium nitride. In the aggressive atmosphere of the metropolis, the fake “gold” turned red after three years. However, in the modest province, titanium domes continue to be in demand. True, some clergy believe that the shine of the new material is devoid of the inner dignity that is inherent in real gold.
Girl, unmarried
We felt joyful inspiration - this is how it will be in the real world. Earn the favor of those in power with an easy, resigned disposition.
The bell rings - humbly accept the bad news. There will be no consequences.
Pregnant
Easy birth, good health of the baby. You need to slowly become interested in methods of self-improvement. Prepare for your new role as the teacher of your beloved child.
To a man
Unfavorable pictures:
- They entered, but their beloved was not allowed in. Your partner is thinking about breaking up.
- A completely disassembled frame, crosses lying on the ground - a shock associated with finances.
- If you fly inside in the saddle, your partners and contractors will let you down. The company will go bankrupt.
A wedding is also an unfavorable sign. With your beloved - living with her will be hell; stranger - marry a natural witch.
