The meaning of sanctification
Why is this or that thing sanctified? This is a subconscious search for God. No matter how surprising and strange this proposal may sound. The fact remains a fact. Now many people have “God in their souls.” Most of the Russian population are baptized people. Many people even wear a cross, but they don’t go to church.
Some people are embarrassed by the fact that “priests are driving around in Mercedes,” others are worried about the cost of candles and services. So people don’t go to church, but their souls are drawn to God. The consecration of a home or car is a vivid example of this.
Is it necessary to bless the car? What is the meaning of this rank? When a car, like any other thing, is consecrated, it is given a guardian angel. That is, the vehicle is entrusted under his wing. In such a car you cannot smoke, drink alcohol, or use swear words. The rite of consecration drives away unclean spirits from the car. And all the previously listed actions call them back. So it turns out that the angel leaves, and the evil spirit comes.
Why bless a car?
What is sanctification according to Christianity? Sacred means dedicated to God. The priest asks God to provide a guardian angel for the car. The Angel of God guards and ensures that the car is used for good... Blessing the car, the priest, with the help of prayers, calls on the Holy Spirit and expels evil spirits from the car, but the Angel guards only on the condition that a normal, moral lifestyle is led in it.
Muslims do not have a similar ritual; in this religion everything is much simpler: you can read the “Doga” prayer, which simply protects the traveler on the road, or hang the “Alla saklasyn” amulets, and as we were told: “. Rituals are not based on cash flow like the Orthodox. “. Such a prayer can be read not only by an imam or a mullah, but also by the so-called “Ebiki” or “Abystai” - devout Muslim women respected in society.
It's not magic
The priest blesses the car, and its happy owner stands next to him and thinks that now nothing will happen to him on the road. You won’t get into an accident, you won’t crash your car, you won’t run into a bribe-taking traffic cop. This miracle is a turnaround from troubles.
But it's not like that. Do you want to bless your car? This is wonderful, but keep in mind that sanctification is a sacrament. It is often confused with a magical ritual. Bless it, hang more icons in the car and that’s it: you can drive at a speed of 200 km/h. There is a saying about this: guardian angels do not fly so fast.
When a person asks for the consecration of his “chariot,” he must understand that the machine must work for the benefit of people. Good deeds are pleasing to the Lord; he accepts them. And if earlier they “drove” this car around the city at night, drank alcoholic beverages in it and swore so hard that their ears were wrapped in a tube, now it’s time to change that.
What do Kazan residents think about this?
Not everyone in modern Kazan and Russia thinks that such rituals are effective; many believe that this is all outdated and has become a tribute to tradition, and not a mandatory action; some believe that simply faith and prayer before the trip is enough, while others believe that This is another way of earning money for religious institutions.
Regardless of your faith and rituals, the ProAuto portal calls on all Kazan drivers to follow traffic rules and be more careful about their lives and the lives of people around them!
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Where to begin?
How is the rite of consecration carried out? Where does it all begin? From the fact that a person comes to the temple and asks for a candle box with the question: how to consecrate a car? They explain everything to him, invite the priest, and he conducts the necessary follow-up. A special prayer is read, the car is sprinkled with holy water and anointed with blessed oil from the inside.
And then the question arises: how much does it cost? As such, there are no specifically set prices. According to the principle “as much as you give” or “as much as you don’t mind.” That is, a person donates for the demand the amount that he himself considers it necessary to give.
Which priest should I choose to consecrate the “chariot”?
It is impossible to say that some priest sanctifies better - they say, he better manages the flows of Divine grace - and some worse. Any legitimate priest has the necessary skills, knowledge, ability and rights to bless and consecrate the “chariot”. Alternatively, you can turn to a priest whom you know and with whom you seem “more comfortable” to pray. It will be good if first the priest modestly tells you about the meaning of the consecration of the “chariot”.
Text of prayer for consecration
The man drove the car for more than one year. And suddenly he began to understand that somehow he was not very comfortable being in it. Something wrong. It's a shame to sell: the car is excellent. It should be sanctified. But there is absolutely no time to go to the temple. This time is needed: to go, negotiate with the priest, and come to the consecration. And the car owner began collecting the necessary information on the Internet. And he found there a conspiracy or ritual to consecrate the car. Well, isn't it absurd? A conspiracy for consecration, this simply cannot happen.
The owner of the car cannot be blamed for taking this conspiracy at face value. The person doesn’t know how to do it right. But those who compiled this text need to take responsibility. So that it is not common to deceive gullible people.
The priests have a book in which prayers are printed or written for every rite: wedding, baptism, funeral service, consecration of a house, consecration of a car. It's called a missal. So the missal says that the priest reads Psalm 90 and gives one more prayer that needs to be read. Here is her text:
Lord our God, sit on the Seraphim and ride on the Cherubim, adorning man with wisdom, and direct everything for good through Your good providence, send down Your blessing on this chariot and place Your Angel on it, so that those who walk in it may guard and guide them, in peace and Having completed your path in prosperity, they send You glory and thanksgiving, praising the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In prayer they ask to place an angel at the car. They ask God to protect the owners of the car, and everyone driving it, to protect them on the road. They ask you to direct Your blessing to the people - the owners of the car, and to the object of movement itself.
The question arises: why “chariot” when we are talking about a completely modern car? Prayers come to us from those times when, of course, a car was out of the question. There were carts and chariots.
Why do you need lighting?
The ritual in question helps to attract God’s blessing to any object. It is carried out in relation to:
- cars;
- apartments;
- land plots;
- tools, etc.
Further use of such an item can make life or work more spiritual, pleasant and blissful.
If we consider the content of the ritual, it is not difficult to notice that it is an appeal to God, containing a request to direct the thoughts and deeds of the owner for the greater benefit of both those around him and the Church itself.
It is worth understanding that by initiating the ceremony, you symbolically transfer your car into the hands of the Lord, simultaneously recognizing your own inability to protect yourself from the dangers of the world around you.
A request for the protection of higher powers implies the emergence of a number of obligations. So, in the future it will be unacceptable:
- smoking in the cabin;
- to swear;
- fornicate or even think about it.
A machine that has been blessed should not be used to harm people. By breaking this rule, you will lose God's blessing, protection on trips and the participation of the Almighty in solving problems.
Remember, the Creator provides help only to those who are sincerely ready to live righteously, avoid sinful acts and thoughts, and make every effort to do this. Simply put, you should not think that once you visit church, no matter how many misdeeds you commit later, you will forever enlist the support of God.
How to bless a car yourself?
The prayer is given above. It is necessary to stock up on holy water and sprinkling (a special brush for consecration).
Where can I get sprinkler? It can be replaced with a large paint brush, which is sold at any hardware store and costs a pretty penny. The brush must be clean, that is, unused.
The car is opened completely, including the trunk and hood. They read a prayer and sprinkle the car with holy water three times. That's all, there is nothing complicated in the procedure.
After this, you can hang an icon or a cross in your car, but you should not get carried away with Orthodox attributes. If you mess around like this in a car, hanging up crosses and icons no matter how much will not help.
Types of service
- With your personal presence
. Believers usually choose this option: the consecration will take a little time, but will leave the impression that the ceremony was really performed according to all the rules. Interaction with the priest calms you down and gives you a feeling of security. - Online
. There are sites offering to consecrate a car on the Internet. You select the make of the car, indicate the number, and print the anti-spam code. A video then opens of a priest sprinkling water on the front window and reciting a prayer. The camera is located in the cabin: it feels like you are sitting behind the wheel. Be careful: scammers take advantage of people’s gullibility by asking for exorbitant sums for the “rite.” - Father's departure to the address
. After work, he will come to you. It all depends on personal agreement. The price will increase several times, and not every minister will agree to this.
Very briefly about visiting the temple
How to bless a car? The prayer and sequence of the procedure are described above. If we are talking about independent sanctification, of course. If you decide to turn to a priest for help, then you need to know certain rules:
- It is advisable to come to the temple either in the morning or in the evening. The fact is that at this time there is a service going on, and there is a high probability of catching the priest on the spot.
- We ask for a candle box and briefly state our request. If there is another priest in the temple, then they will probably invite him. If not, you will be asked to wait until the end of the service.
- A blessing is taken from the priest. This is a church greeting from the clergy. Fold your hands into a boat, palms up, and say “Father, bless.” The priest makes the sign of the cross over the man, and he kisses his hand.
- After the requirement is completed, they thank the priest. The amount of donation for the consecration of the car is at the discretion of the car owner.
What does the price depend on?
The price depends on several factors:
- Geographical position . In the regions prices are much lower. Parishioners cannot afford large donations. In the capital and large populated areas, the price tag can be shocking.
- Popularity of a church or temple . Religious places (for example, the Iversky Monastery, the Assumption Cathedral) attract many people. You may have to wait until it's your turn.
- Personal views of a priest . Some priests, on principle, do not take money for consecration or ask for a symbolic amount or service that depends on you. Consecration takes place without any monetary costs, so a personal acquaintance with a church worker will make the service free.
