Since those ancient times, when Christianity, having stepped beyond the borders of Palestine, illuminated many countries and continents with its unfading light, a candle has become an integral attribute of the sacred rite, regardless of where it was performed - in a temple or at home. At the same time, her fire always personified the warmth and light of the human heart, filled with love for the Lord, His Most Pure Mother and those saints before whose images it was kindled.
Words coming from the heart
However, it should be remembered that a person who lights candles for health (or peace) with a cold and indifferent heart is like a pagan making a sacrifice and expecting to receive reward for this. In order not to fall into such a grave sin, you should first of all direct your feelings and thoughts to the one whose image is captured on the icon, and then say a prayer with reverent awe.
And it doesn’t matter whether her words are taken from any liturgical book, say, the “Prayer Book,” or born in her own heart, the main thing is that they are sincere and filled with deep faith. If it is not there, but the soul longs to find it, one should prayerfully ask the Lord to grant this highest grace, without which a person is not able to become a partaker of eternal life.
How to properly handle a candle in church
When you approach a candlestick in Church, first pray while lighting the candle. Cross yourself and carefully install it. If all the cells are occupied, simply place the candle, crossing yourself, on the table or give it to the beholder. The caretaker will place it himself when space becomes available. Do this with love in your heart and pure thoughts.
Try to arrive early before the service begins. Then you will calmly and meaningfully be able to consistently approach all the icons, place candles, and then, without distraction, participate in the church service.
Do not interfere with other parishioners praying, do not pass candles, distracting those in front. There is no need to squeeze through to the lamp, pushing apart the people praying in the Church. If you are still late, did not make it before the start of the service, it is better to wait until it ends.
Which candle should I light in Church? Big, expensive, or small, cheap? It doesn't matter to the Lord. Any sacrifice is good if you have pure thoughts and peace in your soul.
What every parishioner should know
In addition, you need to know how to light a candle for health in church or at home, and understand what this tradition, which has passed through centuries, entails. It is also useful to have an idea of in what cases and to which of the saints it is customary to light a candle in order to fully receive the grace that gives mental and physical strength to us and our loved ones.
And it is even more necessary to know how to behave in those cases when external circumstances, for example, an extinguished candle, become a reason for their interpretation in the light of certain popular beliefs, sometimes filled with superstition, completely alien to church teaching. Despite the fact that there are no specific rules dictating the order of how to light a candle for health in the church, there is a tradition that has been established since ancient times and consecrated by the names of the holy fathers of the church.
What kind of notes are there for the Church about repose, what do they look like: types
Types of notes about repose
Outwardly, a ready-made note about repose is almost all similar to the form that is used for requests for a person’s health. The only difference is the black mourning edging. It is precisely by this that people who are ignorant of church rules understand which note is preferable to use.
Types of funeral notes:
- A simple note. In this case, the name of the deceased will be mentioned only once at the next service.
- Sorokoust. Prayer is considered more powerful the way it is read during the liturgy. They will ask for the deceased for 40 days in a row.
- Postal note. It is served on the day of the beginning of Lent. In this case, they will ask for the deceased until Wednesday of Holy Week.
- Memorial service . It is served on the 3rd, 9th and 40th day after death, as well as on birthdays and name days. In this case, the person asking must be present during the prayer and pray from the bottom of his heart with the priest.
Where should I start?
Usually, upon entering the temple, the first candle is placed on a candlestick located near the images of the Savior and His Most Pure Mother. As a rule, it is located in the central part of the room. In many churches it is also customary to place the first candle in front of a particularly revered icon.
It is also recommended that before lighting a candle for the health of any particular person, light it in front of the image of his heavenly patron, of course, if he is in the church, and only after that move on to the icon (or icons) before which a prayer service will be performed for getting rid of illnesses. This rule fully applies to those cases when candles are lit for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
What is a church candle?
The burning of a church candle, like the candle itself, has many meanings, and all of them relate to the spiritual component of the connection between God and man. First of all, this symbolizes the believer’s prayerful fervor before the Lord, secondly, it is a voluntary and feasible sacrifice to God and his church, and also means a person’s involvement in the invisible divine light.
The lighting of candles, lamps, and lamps in Christian churches historically dates back to the times when believers had to hold services in caves. But even then, the light of a candle not only helped to illuminate the place of prayer, but was a symbol of Christ. A parishioner in a church must light a candle with fervent prayer and love; in the absence of religious feelings, the ritual takes on a pagan color.
Which icon should I light a candle for health?
According to the Orthodox tradition, on which the entire order of our sacred rites is based, prayers for health, as well as for any other needs, are offered before the icons of the Most Holy Theotokos and Her Eternal Son - our Lord Jesus Christ. Candles are placed in front of them. However, it should be remembered that the Savior gave grace to His saints to intercede before Him for that help to people in which they themselves succeeded during the days of earthly life.
That is why, when asking yourself the question of which icon to light a candle for health, you should choose the saints who were once famous for healing not only human souls, but also bodies. Among them, the most famous is rightfully the holy healer and great martyr Panteleimon. Let us dwell on this name and in a few words tell you about what has earned him unfading fame.
Texts of prayers
Prayer before the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God:
“O All-Merciful Lady Theotokos, Heavenly Queen, all-powerful Intercessor, our shameless hope! We thank You for all the blessings that have been given to the Russian people in generations, from ancient times to this day, revealed by Your miraculous icon.
And now, Blessing the Lady, look upon us, Thy sinful and unworthy servants, show us Thy mercy and pray to Thy Son, Christ our God, to deliver us from all evil, and to save every city and village and our whole country from famine, destruction, cowardice, flood, fire, sword, foreign invasion and internecine warfare.
Preserve and make wise the shepherds of the Church, who are worthy to shepherd the flock of Christ and have the right to rule the word of truth; Strengthen the Christ-loving All-Russian army, give the spirit of advice and reason to the military commander, the mayor and everyone who is in power; send down Thy holy blessing upon all Orthodox Christians who worship Thy and pray before Thy celibate icon.
Be our Intercessor and Intercessor before the throne of the Most High, where you stand.
To whom shall we resort if not to You, Lady? To whom shall we bring tears and sighs, if not to You, Most Holy Theotokos? There are no imams of any other help, no imams of any other hope, except for You, Heavenly Queen. We flow under Your shelter; Through Your prayers grant us peace, health, fruitfulness of the earth, goodness of the air, deliver us from all troubles and sorrows, from all ailments and illnesses, from sudden death and from all the bitterness of enemies visible and invisible. Enlighten and teach us, O All-Merciful Intercessor, to pass the path of this earthly life without sin. You weigh our weaknesses, weigh our sins, but you also weigh our faith and hope: in the same way, grant us correction of our sinful lives and soften our evil hearts. Strengthen the right faith in us, put into our hearts the spirit of the fear of God, the spirit of piety, the spirit of humility, patience and love, success in good deeds; deliver us from temptations, from destructive teachings harmful to the soul, from unbelief, corruption and eternal destruction.
We therefore ask You, Most Pure Lady, and falling before Your holy icon we pray: have mercy on us and have mercy on us, and on the Last Day of Judgment, through Your intercession and intercession, make us worthy to stand at the right hand of Your Son, Christ our God, and to Him belongs all glory, honor and worship with His beginningless Father and His Most Holy and Good and Consubstantial Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen".
Prayer to the Three-Handed Icon:
“Oh, Most Holy Lady and Lady Theotokos, who showed a great miracle to Saint John of Damascus, showing true faith and undoubted hope! Hear us, sinners, before Your miraculous icon, fervently praying and asking for Your help: do not reject this prayer of many for the sake of our sins, but, as the Mother of mercy and generosity, deliver us from illnesses, sorrows and sorrows, forgive the sins we have committed, fill us with joy and joy to all who honor Your holy icon, may we joyfully sing and glorify Your name with love, for You are chosen and blessed from all generations forever and ever. Amen".
Prayer to Matrona of Moscow for healing:
“O blessed one, Mother Matrono, hear and accept us now, sinners, praying to you, who have learned throughout your entire life to receive and listen to all those who suffer and mourn, with faith and hope who resort to your intercession and help, giving quick help and miraculous healing to everyone; May your mercy not fail now for us, unworthy, restless in this busy world and nowhere finding consolation and compassion in spiritual sorrows and help in bodily illnesses: heal our illnesses, deliver us from the temptations and torment of the devil, who passionately fights, help us convey our everyday Cross, to bear all the hardships of life and not lose the image of God in it, to preserve the Orthodox faith until the end of our days, to have strong trust and hope in God and unfeigned love for others; help us, after departing from this life, to achieve the Kingdom of Heaven with all those who please God, glorifying the mercy and goodness of the Heavenly Father, glorified in the Trinity, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen".
Prayers to Nicholas the Wonderworker:
“Oh, the Most Holy Pleasant of God - Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker! Grant mercy for the recovery of my beloved child. Please forgive me my sinful sorrow and do not be angry with me for my ignorance. Amen".
“Holy Wonderworker Nicholas, I turn to you with sincere prayer. I ask you to protect my parents from illness, infirmity and weakness. Help them follow the righteous path and give them hope in the Kingdom of Heaven. Don't let yourself succumb to sinful temptations. Intercede for them before our Lord. Thy will be done. Amen".
Holy healer Panteleimon
Born in 275 in Nicomedia (Asia Minor), which was then mired in paganism, the future saint in his youth became a student of the famous physician Euphrosynus. Under his tutelage, he learned the secrets of human flesh and became such a skilled healer that Emperor Maximilian brought him closer to his court. Despite the idolatry that reigned around him, he early joined the Christian faith, the preacher of which for him was the future great martyr Presbyter Ermolai, who secretly lived in Nicomedia.
Having been baptized, Panteleimon set out on the path of free service to the suffering, whose ailments he healed without demanding any payment. He often visited prisons, where he provided assistance to prisoners, among whom there were many Christians. With his art, supported by the grace of God, he saved them from physical and mental torment.
However, soon the pagan emperor became aware of the true faith professed by Panteleimon, and he handed him over to the executioners in order to force him to renounce Christ, but his efforts were in vain. The holy great martyr, having endured all suffering, ended his earthly journey and found eternal life. For the firmness in faith and dedication with which Saint Panteleimon healed the sick, the Lord always inclines His ear to his intercessions for those who pray for the sending of mental and physical strength. That is why it is recommended to light candles for health in front of the image of the holy healer and great martyr Panteleimon.
Which saint should I pray for help?
We must remember: in order for your prayers to reach, you must pray to the holy saints of God with faith in the power of their intercession before God, with words coming from the heart.
Which saints patronize what?
- Archangel Michael is the patron saint of construction.
- St. Nicholas the Pleasant is the patron saint of agriculture.
- St. Anastasia is the patroness of pregnant women and an assistant during childbirth.
- St. Mamant is the patron saint of goats and sheep.
- St. George the Victorious is the patron saint of warriors.
- St. Flor and Laurus are the patron saints of horses.
- St. Cosmas and Damian are the patron saints of blacksmiths.
- St. Panteleimon is a healer of diseases.
- St. Paraskeva Friday is the patroness of trade and weaving.
- St. Theodore Tyrone is an assistant in finding stolen things.
- St. Julitta is the patroness of women.
- St. Tikhon is a healer for toothaches.
- St. Agafya - protects cows from diseases.
- Holy Prophet David - protects from misfortunes on the road.
- St. Gury, Samon, Aviv are dental healers.
- St. Apostle Luke is the patron saint of icon painting.
- Martyr Longinus - healer of eye diseases.
- Prayer helps to establish a connection with Higher powers and receive the protection of saints.
Appeal to the saints about health and illness
Prayers for a speedy recovery should be addressed to the martyr Pankratius. To heal diseases, they also pray to the Mother of God and the “Healer” icon. Other saints to whom it is customary to turn to for gaining health are Nicholas the Wonderworker, John the Baptist. See separate article about 34 icons of the Mother of God. Who and when does she help?
Which saint do they pray to for healing illnesses and promoting health?
In prayer to the patron saints, one seeks help and consolation in illnesses and troubles: there are many known cases when sincere prayer literally created a miracle in a hopeless situation and brought seriously ill people back to life.
The image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Leaping of the Baby” is revered by young mothers: they pray to this icon if a child is seriously ill, as well as during a difficult pregnancy and before childbirth.
“Tenderness” is another icon of the Mother of God, granting healing from the most serious illnesses.
There is a legend that the Venerable Seraphim of Sarov himself, while healing the sick, prayed in front of this image, which was in his cell.
The image of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners” can bring peace and a successful outcome to a complex operation or difficult treatment.
The Icon of the Virgin Mary “Inexhaustible Chalice” is prayed to if someone in the family suffers from alcohol or drug addiction.
The most powerful image of the Virgin Mary is considered to be the “Healer”. This icon is prayed to for the relief of any illness and the successful cure of all ailments.
According to legend, this image healed more than half a million seriously ill people who were on the verge of death.
They pray to Saint Alexis for blindness, inflammation of internal organs and severe infections and epidemics. It is also believed that prayer to this patron saint can help with mental illness, drug addiction or alcoholism.
Women suffering from infertility, as well as mothers of seriously ill babies, pray to Saint Anne.
Saints Boris and Gleb are asked to heal heart diseases, bones and the nervous system.
They pray to the Great Martyr Valentine for the healing of the hopelessly ill, paralyzed, and for the alleviation of the suffering of the dying.
Saint Panteleimon is considered the patron saint of the sick and suffering, a healer and a miracle worker. People turn to him asking for healing of any ailment, relief of pain and suffering.
Saint praying for children
Who to pray for children. It is customary to pray to the Martyr Sophia, the Baptist John and Nicholas the Wonderworker for the health and well-being of their children.
If the baby is sick, then they also pray to Saint Julian, righteous Simeon the God-Receiver and the martyr Paraskeva, named Friday.
If you lose breast milk, your prayers should be addressed to St. Hypatius of Pechersk and the parents of John the Baptist - the prophet Zechariah and the righteous Elizabeth.
Who to pray for well-being
For well-being they pray to Nicholas the Wonderworker, their Guardian Angel (the saint in whose name you were baptized), Righteous John of Kronstadt, the Mother of God, Hieromartyr Harlampius, John the Merciful, Spyridon of Trimythous, Tikhon of Zadonsk. You can turn your prayers to these saints in case of family problems, to maintain peace, in case of financial troubles and disasters.
Which saint should I pray for marriage?
In order to get married, they pray to the icons of Peter and Fevronia, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Xenia of St. Petersburg, the icon of the Mother of God “Unfading Flower”, St. Andrew the First-Called, Matrona of Moscow.
Which saints should I pray for family happiness?
It is believed that saints patronize Orthodox families and help spouses remain faithful to each other, respect, appreciate and love their loved ones, and live in peace and harmony.
Love and family happiness are the basis of a joyful life. People who want to live their lives in love and harmony pray to the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God for family happiness. Newlyweds are also blessed in this way.
In addition to the Mother of God, they pray to Peter and Fevronia of Murom for mutual love and a strong family. Their life became a model of family happiness for all Orthodox Christians; The Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, celebrated annually, is named in honor of the saints.
They pray to the image of the Mother of God “Unfading Color” in order to meet a loved one, family life with whom will be pleasing to the Lord. They also ask this icon for help in resolving any family problems.
They pray to the Feodorovskaya Icon of the Mother of God for the birth of children and the right choice of a spouse. This image is often a “wedding” icon in a young Christian family.
The Ostrabram image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered the best protection against love spells and interference of strangers in a young family.
They pray to the great martyrs Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov and their mother Sophia to preserve the family and prevent divorce.
Orthodox girls ask Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg for a successful marriage and a happy family life. Ksenia patronizes girls in love who want to create a strong Orthodox family.
Which saints to pray to get pregnant
In order to get pregnant, you should pray to Xenia of St. Petersburg, the icon of the Mother of God “Healer”, Matrona of Moscow, righteous Joachim and Anna (parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary), the icon of the Mother of God “Unexpected Joy”, the icon of the Mother of God “The Word became Flesh”, St. Luke.
In order for childbirth to go smoothly and without complications, it is customary to pray to the “Feodorovskaya” icon of the Mother of God and the “Helper of Women to Give Birth to Children” icons.
Which saint should I pray for a job?
In order to achieve success in one’s business, to find a good job and for other career-related problems, it is customary to turn to the Apostle Paul, Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Holy Martyr Tryphon, Saint Matrona and Xenia of St. Petersburg.
Who should I pray to for my studies?
To pass exams, when entering a university and under other circumstances related to studies, you should pray to the apostles Peter and Paul, Gregory the Theologian, Methodius and Cyril, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Sergius of Radonezh, and the martyr Tatiana.
See the archpriest's interpretation of turning to the saints for help.
Who to pray for drunkenness
In order to get rid of alcohol addiction and drunkenness, they turn to the icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chaa”. They also offer their prayers to Saint Matrona, John of Kronstand, Martyr Boniface, and Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Who to pray for money
For the solution of money problems, it is customary to pray to Spyridon of Trimifuntsky, the icon of the Mother of God “Helper of Sinners,” the martyr Tryphon, the martyr Harlampy, the icon “Kazan” and the “Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.” Also try to attract money through folk rituals.
Saint Luke of God
Another saint for whom it has become a tradition to light candles for his health is St. Luke, canonized among the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia. In the world his name was Valentin Feliksovich Voino-Yasenetsky. Having graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Kyiv University in 1904, over the years of medical practice he gained fame as an outstanding surgeon who gave life to many thousands of his patients. His scientific works, written almost a century ago, have not lost their relevance to this day.
But Valentin Feliksovich dedicated his life not only to the healing of human bodies. Being a deeply religious person, he combined medicine with service to the Orthodox Church. Having been ordained to the priesthood, he took monastic vows with the name Luke and, without stopping work in the hospital, already in the rank of archbishop he headed the Tambov and then the Crimean diocese.
The heyday of his spiritual activity fell in the 30s, that is, the period in which the godless authorities waged an anti-church struggle with particular cruelty. Saint Luke repeatedly became a victim of repression and spent almost 11 years in camps and exile. In 2000, for his religious asceticism and for his work in healing the sick, he was canonized as a saint of the Russian Orthodox Church.
What should parents do to protect their child by God?
The child will be under the protection of the Lord if the parents constantly pray for his health and well-being. From an early age, your son or daughter should be taken with you to church services, introduced to the Orthodox faith, taught to behave appropriately, and in difficult situations to ask the Almighty for help.
It would be a good idea to send your growing child to Sunday School. In addition, other requirements must be met:
- the child must be baptized as early as possible so that from birth he is under the protection of God and his Guardian Angel;
- if the baby is in poor health, he needs to be given communion more often in order to be surrounded by the protection of the Holy Spirit;
- From an early age, a child needs to be taught prayer, with the help of which he can turn to his Guardian Angel: the heavenly protector will protect him from illness, and if he is already sick, then he will speed up recovery;
- a mother needs to pray to the Virgin Mary as often as possible to protect her child from dangers and health problems.
Is it possible to light a candle for the health of your enemies?
The answer to this question can be obtained by opening chapter 5 of the Gospel of Matthew. There, in verse 44, the commandment of the Lord is set out, in which He commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who offend us. Only such all-encompassing love will help people become true sons of the Heavenly Father, who commands the sun to equally send its rays to all people - both good and evil.
These words of the Savior are one of the expressions of the greatest humanity inherent in Christianity and not known to any other religion in the world. Accordingly, the candle lit for the health of the enemy is our fulfillment of God’s commandment.
Submit notes - don’t forget to pray
It is important to understand that the very fact of “submitting” a note does not negate the need to independently pray for the people listed on paper. The priest should pray for your loved ones. But you yourself must certainly attend the service and offer prayer to God.
Paisius the Svyatogorets was once asked:
“- Geronda, some people write notes with the names of the sick and send them to different monasteries for commemoration.
– This is good, but not enough. People themselves should pray and tell the sick to pray too. You don’t have to be content with just sending out names” (From the book “Words. Prayer”).
How to place a candle correctly?
Sometimes people who rarely attend church do not know how to light a candle for health. This is a simple matter, but you still need to know the basic rules. First of all, you should approach the icon, which depicts the image of the one to whom the prayer will be addressed, and make the sign of the cross. As mentioned above, this could be our Savior Jesus Christ, His Most Pure Mother or the saints who became famous for their intercession for us before the Throne of God.
You can light the brought candle either from a lamp or from any other candle. Let us immediately note that the popular opinion that there are some prohibitions on this matter (for example, that you cannot light it from a lamp) has no basis.
After the fire has ignited, you should choose a free place in the common candlestick, and it does not matter on which side you place the candle for your health. By bringing its lower end to the flame of one of the burning candles, you should soften it a little. After this, the candle is placed in the chosen place, and this is done in such a way that it does not come into contact with those standing nearby and does not fall.
What prayers to read when you light a candle
Approaching the image of the Savior, read the prayer “Our Father”, then say: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.”
Before the image of the Mother of God - “Virgin, Rejoice”, then: “Most Holy Theotokos, save us.”
Prayer to the Vladimir Mother of God
Before the Saints, say: “Holy Servant of God (name), pray to God for me, a sinner (or the name of the one for whom you pray today).”
If you do not find an image with your name, then at the icon of All Saints you must say:
“All saints, pray to God for us.” During prayer, the Angels must be addressed as intercessors: “Holy Angel of God, my Guardian, pray to God for me.”
Prayer for your neighbors and yourself
The next part of the rite, the most important, is the prayer offered to the saint to whom the candle is placed. The importance of putting sincerity and faith into the spoken words was already mentioned at the beginning of the article. Let us only note that upon completion of the prayer one should not immediately move away from the icon and be embarrassed by the external manifestations of surging emotions, for example, tears appearing in the eyes. You need to slowly make the sign of the cross and make a deep bow. After this, you can step aside, giving way to other worshipers.
According to the tradition accepted in Orthodoxy, you can light a candle for yourself, but this should be done at the very end, after the candles have been lit and prayers have been said for the health of relatives, friends and even enemies. The entire ritual ends with the reading of the prayer “Our Father” before the image of the Savior.
Mother's petition for children
The prayer said by the mother has the greatest power, since her love for the child is limitless, she knows him 9 months longer than anyone else. To ensure that everything goes well for the children, a woman is ready to sacrifice even her life. Words to God and the saints, supported by maternal love, have miraculous power and can help even in critical situations.
History knows many cases when a mother’s love, supported by faith, helped sick children recover when traditional medicine was powerless. But when turning to prayer for help, you should not ignore the advice of doctors, otherwise you can worsen the patient’s condition.
Afterword
We often hear the question of whether it is possible to light a candle for good health at home? The answer to this is beyond doubt: of course, it is possible, since believers perform home prayers only in front of consecrated icons, which have the same grace-filled power as those in the church.
At the end of the article about how to light a candle for health, I would like to refute one false opinion. It exists among people who, although they attend church, are nevertheless prone to superstition. You often hear from them that if the candle for health goes out, then this is a bad omen.
We can say with full confidence that such a statement is an idle fiction, since nowhere - neither in the Holy Scriptures nor in the writings of the church fathers - is this mentioned. For the most part, the reason for this is a bad wick or simply a draft.
How to write health notes correctly
It is important to understand that only people baptized in the Orthodox faith can be commemorated in Temples. You should pray for those who are not baptized at home (consult a priest in church on this issue).
It is best to submit notes before the start of the Liturgy or the night before. Notes should be written in legible handwriting to make them easier to read.
An eight-pointed cross is usually drawn at the very top. Next it is written “for health” or “for peace.” Under these inscriptions the names of baptized Christians are listed in the genitive case.
If the notes contain the names of clergy, then you need to write the rank before the name: for example, Priest Demetrius. “Baby” is written before the names of children under seven years of age. You can also mention before the name: “sick”, “seriously ill”, “travelling”, “monk”, “warrior”, “prisoner”. No other information about the person is indicated in the notes (position, surname, patronymic, degree of relationship).
The absence of a name in the Saints is not a reason for refusing to remember. Not all Orthodox churches have a tradition of naming names in honor of saints.
Take, for example, the Georgian Church. The rector of the Church of the Holy Great Martyr George the Victorious - the Patriarchal Metochion in Gruziny - Archpriest Fyodor Krechetov tells how names are given in Baptism:
“In Georgia, babies are mostly given names at baptism in honor of saints. But other traditional Georgian names can also be given. The basis for this custom can be considered the following fact: on December 24/11, the Georgian Church celebrates the memory of All Georgian Saints. Among them, we remember the 100 thousand martyrs who suffered from the Khorezm Shah Jalal ad-din in the 13th century. It is clear that all their names have not been preserved. And this gives the right to call children by names that are not in the month book.”
How and when to submit funeral notes?
It is best to submit notes of repose on Parental Saturdays.
Launches of repose are submitted in the same way as a note of health, either in a church shop or in a specially designated place. It is also advisable to leave it in the first half of the day, and then the name of your loved one will be read out during the next service. As for who cannot be mentioned in such notes, then in this case it is strictly forbidden to include in them unbaptized people and atheists who did not believe in God.
All of them are terrible sinners, therefore, by writing them on the memorial sheet, you will take on part of their sin. It is best to pray for such people at home and, in order to write off their souls, give alms to everyone who wants help. It is better to submit such notes on specially designated days.
So:
- Trinity Parents' Saturday
- Meat Saturday
- Dmitrievskaya Parent's Saturday
- Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist
- Parents' Saturdays during the weeks of Lent
- Radonitsa
