A church candle is a sacred property of Orthodoxy. Candles that believers buy in church should be placed in a candlestick near the icons. What does such a candle mean? Why does it exist at all, and why should it be installed?
The candle is placed to show a sign of a person’s voluntary sacrifice to God and the temple
A candle is placed in the temple to show a sign of a person’s voluntary sacrifice to God
The candle is placed to show a sign of a person’s voluntary sacrifice to God and the temple. A candle is considered evidence of faith and a person’s involvement in the divine and true light.
A candle expresses the warmth and flame of a person’s love for God, for the Mother of God, for the Angels and all that is holy. Burning candles in the temple is part of the service, it is an offering and sacrifice to God.
To light a candle in a church, you should try to come before the service begins, because creating a mess by passing your candle through the entire church during the service, or even worse, squeezing your way to a candlestick to put it on, will be extremely ugly and incorrect. It's like some kind of violation.
If you are late for the service, it is better to wait until the end and then light a candle without distracting other people from the service and from reading prayers. Buying candles in a temple is a voluntary matter for everyone, which is why it is advisable to purchase candles in the temple where you came to pray.
Buying candles in a temple is a voluntary matter for everyone, which is why it is advisable to purchase candles in the temple where you came to pray
Many people often ask, which is better to put a large or small candle? Maybe the big one will be much more pleasing to God? In fact, a small or large candle makes no difference. There are no rules about where exactly candles should be placed; every believer should put a candle to the saint to whom he wants to place it.
The first candle in the temple is placed on a holiday or a revered icon in the temple
According to established tradition, the very first candle is placed on a holiday or a revered icon in the temple, and then on the relics or one’s saint.
The first candle is lit for the holiday - usually such an icon stands in the center of the temple. There are candlesticks around it, on which you need to place the purchased candles
Also, candles are placed for health and for repose; usually they approach the crucifix or the canon and mentally say the following words: “Remember, Lord, your deceased servant,” then they call the name of the deceased person and light the candle.
Candles are placed on the canon in the temple for the repose of the soul of a deceased person
Usually, for health or for some other need, candles are lit at the icon of the Savior, the Mother of God, the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.
When you place a candle on a candlestick, you need to mentally say to yourself: “holy saints of God, pray for me, a sinner,” then you need to go up to cross yourself and venerate the icon. The most important thing is that in order for your prayers to reach the Holy Saints of God, you must believe in the power of these prayers.
Candle fire can help with various diseases
Wax contains more than three hundred compounds and minerals. It is used for inflammation of the maxillary sinuses, asthma, and allergic rhinitis. Beeswax is effective as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of rheumatic and muscle pain.
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Chewing wax with honey is recommended for sinusitis and sore throat. Once in the stomach, the wax is not digested, but acts as a cleanser, absorbent, attracts toxins and removes harmful waste substances from the body. Wax with honey can be used for inhalation.
An upside down candle in a church means damage
Very often in churches you can see a strange candle - upside down. What does it mean? An upside down candle in a church means damage. Many people come to the temple in order to communicate with God, in order to pray, but there are also people who want to commit dark and evil deeds even in churches. Such a candle is placed with the wick down, but should be placed up.
How to properly use a candle at home? And in church?
It often happens that many grandmothers often talk and simply confuse the places of the candles and place them incorrectly. The priest explains how to correctly place an Orthodox candle in the following video:
The photo below will show you how to light a candle correctly. The candle needs to be lit at a slight angle; when you see that the candle is burning, you can place it on a candlestick. It is also believed that a candle should be lit from a lamp on a candlestick, and not from other candles placed on a candlestick. Thus, light all the other candles in this position.
The candle must be lit from a lamp on a candlestick - this is considered correct
At this point, it is still very important whether a person believes in the existence of corruption. If a person believes in the power of damage or some kind of dark magic, then it is advisable for him not to touch such a candle. But, if a person does not believe and knows that he believes only in the power of the Lord, then if you accidentally take this candle, nothing will happen.
Wax is a unique natural material
It has been proven that the fire of a wax candle strengthens, restores, and harmonizes the human biofield.
Wax is a unique natural material. It, like water, easily absorbs and records information. This property allows you to create candles with targeted effects. Therefore, it is important to light wax candles on family holidays so that all wishes are accumulated and come true.
Very often children put colored paraffin candles in their birthday cake. Of course, they are beautiful, their appearance causes joy and delight. But such candles cannot be called useful. The child leans on them and inhales the fumes. It's bad for your health. It’s better to make candles for a festive dessert with your own hands.
Many parents note that a lit wax candle can calm children just as well as a rattle or gadget. The fire is mesmerizing.
Candle from Jerusalem - lit on the eve of Easter from the Holy Sepulcher
Now we will talk about how to properly use a candle at home. Every year on the eve of Easter, special candles are lit in Jerusalem. A special service takes place in the Church of the Resurrection of Christ.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where the Holy Fire descends on the eve of Easter. Thousands of believers come to light candles and bring them into their homes.
On this day, many Christians from different parts of the world gather to see the miracle of the descent of the Holy Fire. It is this that reminds believers of how the Lord Jesus Christ came out of the tomb.
During the service, priests allow believers to take a particle of light with them in order to join the holiday, which is why each pilgrim has a special torch in his hands, that is, lit candles: there are 33 of them in total.
A lit candle is needed to light them from the most blessed fire, to bring this unique relic home, and to cleanse yourself of sinful thoughts.
Each pilgrim, during the descent of the Holy Fire, has a special torch in his hands, that is, lit candles: there are 33 of them in total
Jerusalem is a holy land, the candles that are lit on the eve of Easter near the Holy Sepulcher are called Jerusalem candles. The candles in Jerusalem are made by the priests themselves, using natural beeswax.
The Jerusalem candle is different from all others. You can just feel its delicate honey aroma that comes from a lit candle.
The candles that are lit on Easter Eve near the Holy Sepulcher are called Jerusalem candles
Why exactly 33 candles, why do you need to make a torch from this particular number? 33 is a number that is considered evidence of the earthly years of Jesus Christ.
33 candles from Jerusalem can be purchased right there. Houses burn for just a few seconds
How to use these candles correctly? And how to store them? When you bring candles home from Jerusalem, they do not need to be separated.
History of Hanukkah
But when did they first start celebrating it? In the distant past, even during the reign of Alexander the Great, when the lands of Israel belonged to Syria and Greece, the two peoples tried to find mutual understanding.
The Jews tried to remain law-abiding citizens, and the Greeks were lenient towards other faiths in the conquered lands. When Antiochus IV Epiphanes comes to power, drastic changes for the worse begin. The new Syrian ruler tried to impose Greek beliefs on the conquered peoples, which caused unrest and rejection.
Threatening execution to the Jews, Antiochus IV forbade the practice of their own religion. Moreover, an altar of Zeus was installed in the Temple of Jerusalem, which was a terrible desecration of a sacred place. Of course, such actions of Antiochus aroused more and more anger among the people.
The result was an uprising in Modin, and a few years later the Jews restored justice. If we calculate the total time of the struggle, we get the same number - twenty-five years. Traditions say that after the rededication of the temple, all the relics of the idolaters were thrown away.
But the Jews faced a difficulty. Almost all the jars of oil that kept the lamp burning were desecrated. All that was left was a very tiny vessel. The oil from it would barely have been enough for a day, but the incredible happened - the fire continued to burn all the following days, confirming the miracle that had happened.
Elena Flerova “Hanukkah”
To store candles, the temperature in the room should not exceed + 25 degrees
The temperature in the room should not exceed + 25 and not be less than + 15. That is why they can even be stored in the refrigerator. If the temperature allows, then candles can be stored near the icons.
Try to keep sunlight away from the torch, as it may melt and ruin the candles. If you want to keep the shrine at home, then a bunch of candles can be specially wrapped in cotton fabric.
You also need to know that you can light Jerusalem candles differently from ordinary candles; if you leave a church candle to burn out until the very end, then a torch of 33 candles can only be lit for a couple of seconds.
You cannot blow out such candles; you can extinguish them with a cap or your fingers. Many people ask why the bundle cannot be separated. In fact, the bundle can be separated, but only if you want to share it with your family and friends.
Many people also ask, what are the best candles to take? Currently, you can find quite different colors of candles on sale. Each candle is said to have its own properties and give a different desired result.
During Easter, red candles are usually brought from the church. And on simple days the candle is usually yellow. Now we will analyze which candle has what strength and character.
Each candle from Jerusalem is said to have its own properties and give a different desired result.
- A white candle is a neutral candle, it is suitable for protecting a home from ill-wishers and from slander. This candle will help a person find a way out of any difficult situation, and will also help to find the necessary strength and help.
- A black candle will help you cope with troubles and problems.
- A red candle relieves loneliness and helps you find your soulmate. If there are scandals and quarrels in your family, then you can resolve the conflict by lighting a red candle.
- The yellow candle helps people in new beginnings, and also helps with various depressions and failures.
- Green candle, an assistant in correcting your financial situation.
- The blue candle is intended to make wishes come true. Such candles are usually brought from Israel and given to relatives as a talisman.
In general, you can choose any candle you want, but very often a yellow candle and a red one are used.
Colored candles and their magical uses
Candle therapy is a simple system that includes a burning wax candle, smoking incense and essential oils. Plus, you can add to this the power of the human mind, will, spirit and wave radiation. The main thing is to learn how to use them correctly.
The purpose of wax candles according to their color:
- White is a symbol of purity, protection, purification and is used for any purpose.
- Black - symbolizes curses, revenge, damage, a love spell at any cost, as well as getting rid of negative emotions.
- Red - used in love magic, to improve health and destiny, as well as drive out evil. In addition, she is a symbol of passion and creativity.
- Pink is popular in rituals relating to happiness, friendship and love.
- Orange is used to attract sympathy and success, and is also effective in relation to career and work.
- The magical attribute of yellow is used for predictions, removing obstacles and anything that causes misfortune. Serves as a symbol of intelligence.
- Green helps in achieving material well-being, prosperity, attracting good luck, money, rebirth and healing.
- Blue is used to develop and enhance psychic abilities.
- Blue helps fight fear and protects against otherworldly forces. Allows you to achieve wisdom and tranquility.
- Purple is intended to strengthen fortitude, treat complex serious diseases, and is also used in magic. It is a symbol of spirituality.
- Purple allows you to achieve power, overcome anything, and also establish contact with otherworldly forces.
- Brown helps in treating pets and solving housing problems.
Red is the color of blood, which means life, health, courage, sporting achievements and success in general. It causes rapid breathing, excites the nervous system and stimulates muscle function. In addition, this color represents the desire and desire to be a winner, a conqueror and achieve success in all areas of life.
A candle brought from Jerusalem is lit for the remission of sins
What is it better to use for? The candle is lit for the following purposes:
- for the remission of sins;
- for confession;
- for home lighting;
- for a blessing for the wedding of your children;
- to relieve a person from grief and depression;
- for a blessing for an easy birth;
- for help with studies;
- to improve and maintain family relationships.
What needs to be done, for example, in order to consecrate an apartment. To do this, one of the candles is pulled out of the bunch and lit, then he walks around the entire apartment and reads the prayer - “Our Father”.
Every person wants to visit this place in order to feel the very grace of God and fill their soul with positive emotions
In general, people prefer to burn such candles only in cases of extreme necessity, for example, for some terrible illness. The incredible power of this beam strengthens faith and fills the home and soul with positive energy. In the following video you can see how the lighting of Jerusalem candles from the Holy Sepulcher takes place:
Each person, if possible, can come and visit this place himself in order to feel the very grace of God, fill his soul with positive emotions, and then bring with him a piece of this shrine to illuminate his home, and also give a candle to his family.
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