Nowadays, many people attend churches only when absolutely necessary. And very often the question arises, which saint to turn to to get help.

In the modern world, we simply do not have enough time to study all church traditions. Therefore, when we come to church, it can be very difficult for us to get our bearings and decide who to light the candles to. Of course, there is a general prayer, to the Lord God or the Holy Trinity, which can be addressed in any situation. But there are also other saints who can help in a specific matter.

To whom and in what situations should candles be lit?

Of course, everyone's situation is individual. But still they can be divided into several general topics.

Family life and love issues arise for almost all of us. Moreover, situations can be completely different and sometimes practically impossible to resolve.

In such cases, it is customary to pray Saint Matrona, which most often responds to requests for marriage and pregnancy. Contacting her is quite simple. The main thing is that your desire is sincere and comes from the heart: “Matronushka, mother. Hear my request and help me improve my personal life. Amen. Amen. Amen".

Another strong assistant in love affairs is Saint Xenia of Petersburg. She is mainly approached by young girls and wives whose marriage is on the verge of breaking down. This saint helps quite quickly, and after turning to her, everything is successfully resolved in the shortest possible time: “Blessed Ksenia, I stand before you and pray for help. Send sincere, pure and mutual love into my life. So that happiness and harmony reign in the family. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

The icon is also known for its miraculous powers Murom Saints Peter and Fevronia. They are the role models for happy and harmonious relationships and also fulfill requests for marriage: “Saints Peter and Fevronia, I trust in your mercy and ask for help in a happy marriage. Send me mutual love and let me experience the happiness of family life. Amen. Amen. Amen".

Many people very often have questions about monetary abundance and wealth. For financial situations you can contact Saint Spyridon of Trimyfutsky, who during his lifetime dealt with financial issues and financially helped those in need. But even after death, his support is felt, and the relics of the saint never cease to amaze and work miracles.

“Oh, Wonderworker Spyridon of Trimyfutsky. You were famous for your kindness and generosity during life and after death you never cease to help everyone who needs you. I pray you, deliver me from poverty and poverty, help me improve my situation and attract wealth into my life. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

If you come to church asking for your recovery or your loved ones, then you need to contact Saint Panteleimon the Healer. He is the patron saint of all doctors and heals even the most serious illnesses.

“I turn to you, Saint Panteleimon, for help. Please grant health to me and all my loved ones. Protect us from illness and disease and give us strength and joy. Amen".

If you do not have the opportunity to attend church often, then you can pray at home. All you have to do is light a candle and turn to a saint who can help you. There are also universal prayers that help in all areas of life. Be open to the world and for love and don't forget to press the buttons and

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On February 6, 2017, Christians celebrate the day of remembrance of Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg. Her veneration was lifelong...

A person visiting a temple for the first time often does not know how to cross himself correctly, where and for what purpose to put candles. Everything that happens there seems complex, mysterious and full of unnecessary conventions.

But in fact, there is nothing superfluous in the temple - every little thing has its own meaning.

What does a candle mean in an Orthodox church?

A candle is not just a material sacrifice to God, it has a spiritual meaning.

A candle is lit in front of the icon in addition to the prayer, making up for the lack of burning of our soul - as if as a sign of repentance for an insufficiently fiery prayer.

The wax from which candles have always been cast is a gift from nature, brought by bees, so when we buy a candle in a temple, we also bring a small sacrificial gift.

The candle also symbolizes a person who, being initially hard and cold, under the influence of the grace of Divine fire warms up, softens in soul and becomes pliable to God’s will.

Why do they light candles in churches?

A candle is placed next to an icon for a reason, but as a prayer to God and the saints. You cannot ask for obviously sinful things, for things that can bring trouble to other people, for everyday little things.

The candle is lit:

• simply in gratitude to God and the saints (a reasonable person, capable of comprehending his life, understands that there is always something to thank for);
• on church holidays to the festive icon;
• when they make a request to God, the Virgin Mary and the saints for health, a safe journey or solving everyday affairs;
• for the repose of the soul of the deceased.

How to light candles in church and what to say when doing so

The rules of decorum do not approve of disorderly behavior in the temple. If you had to be late, you shouldn’t wander around the temple, push your way to the icons, or pass candles. You need to wait until the end of the service and then, without distracting others, light the candles and pray.

The order in which the candles are placed matters. First, the candle is lit at the festive icon in the center of the temple in front of the altar, then to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos. There is only one Mother of God, there are only many images of her, so you can choose any icon.

Approaching the image, you need to bow twice with a bow from the waist, as if you wanted to reach the floor with your fingers. After this, go to the icon, say a prayer, kiss it and light your own candle from the one next to it - it is not customary to light it from a lamp. Before leaving, bow a third time.

But most importantly, you need to remember that the candle and prayer are addressed not to the icons, but to those who are depicted on them. At the same time, it is customary to address the Creator with the words "Lord, have mercy on me (us)", and to the Mother of God - “Most Holy Mother of God, save me (us).”

How and where to light a candle for repose

Any person can tell you where to place a candle for repose in a church - the place is called “eve”.

It can be found on the left side, closer to the entrance.

This is a large table with a candlestick in front of the Crucifixion, at which memorial services are held.

They ask for repose both in their own words and in prayer: “ Have mercy, O Lord, on your deceased servant ___ (say the full name given at baptism), forgive all his sins, voluntary and involuntary, and grant him the Kingdom of Heaven.” It must be remembered that candles are not lit and prayers are not offered in church for suicides and the unbaptized.

How and where to light a candle for health in church

Everywhere, except on the eve, candles are lit for health.

In other words, you can pray for the living - for their well-being, physical and spiritual health and light candles at any icon, turning mentally to the one who is depicted on it.

Candles are placed in front of any images of the Savior and the Most Holy Theotokos, the patron saint after whom a person is named at baptism, Archangel Michael, as well as saints to whom one would like to turn in prayer at the moment.

Which icon should I light a candle for health in front of?

Sometimes it is necessary to pray specifically for a person’s health, for which it is customary to turn to the icons of the Mother of God, which have a special history of healing from certain diseases.

The name will be suggested in the temple: for example, “Three-handed”, “”, “Healer”.

They ask their Guardian Angel and saints who were doctors during their lifetime for health. This is the healer Panteleimon, St. Luke of Crimea, St. Agapit, holy unmercenary doctors Cosmas and Damian, Cyrus and John.

How to light a candle for the Guardian Angel

At birth, a person is given a Guardian Angel, who accompanies him during life and during the transition to another world. In the temple a candle is lit to the Holy Archangel Michael, the military leader of the angelic heavenly forces - all angelic ranks are honored in his person.

On the icon he is usually depicted in armor, with a shield and a fiery sword in his hands.

The saint in whose honor a person is given a name is considered his second Angel. There are usually no problems with finding an icon of a saint, but if the name is rare, then you can turn to it in front of the icon of All Saints.

What should you say? During prayer, it is customary to address saints and angels not as God, but as intercessors: “Holy Martyr Tatiana, pray to God for me,” “Holy Angel of God, my Guardian, pray to God for me.”

Which saint should I light a candle for work and success in business?

The saints, having pleased God, often asked Him to be given the right to help people in certain needs. But the prayer may remain unanswered - it depends on what you say in front of the icon. Perhaps fulfilling what a person wants will not be useful.

Before what images can you pray for well-being and success in business:

• Traditionally, in Rus' people most often ask for help from St. Nicholas the Wonderworker;
• Parents pray to St. for the prosperous life of their children. Mitrofan of Voronezh;
• John the New is asked for success in trade;
• people turn to the blessed Matrona of Moscow and Ksenia of St. Petersburg, the martyr Tryphon and other saints for help in various everyday issues.

Is it possible to light a candle for the repose of an unbaptized person?

The Church does not pray for the unbaptized. People who during their lifetime did not want to become part of a single church body remain outside it even after death.

Seeds can be thrown into the ground, watered and fertilized, and those that contained life will sprout, and those that were dead will remain in their previous state. So are the dead - if during their lifetime they strived for God, through the prayers of their loved ones they will be given a better fate. What if during earthly life they were already spiritually dead, rejecting the Church and God?

Worth noting: It is allowed to pray for such people in home prayer.

Which saint should I light a candle for love?

In Orthodoxy, the concept of love between a man and a woman is applicable only to a married marriage. Anything else is considered a sin, so there is no need to light candles for good luck in love. Therefore, there are only two types of prayer - for finding a spouse, or for love and peace in the family.

For the acquisition of the second half they pray to the blessed Matrona of Moscow, Xenia of St. Petersburg, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Holy Great Martyr Catherine, Guardian Angel.

They ask for love in the family to the righteous princely couple Peter and Fevronia, the holy martyrs Tsar Nicholas and Tsarina Alexandra, who became models of loving and devoted spouses, and the holy martyrs Adrian and Natalia.

Is it possible to light a candle for your health?

Only saints in earthly life had the spiritual strength to beg others. St. Seraphim of Sarov said: “Save yourself, and thousands will be saved around you.” Therefore, a person is called to pray, first of all, for the salvation of his soul.

And for your prayer to be heard, you need to reconcile with everyone, sincerely forgive and pray for the health of your enemies.

Which saint should I light a candle for studying?

If you don’t have the strength to independently master new knowledge, pass an exam, or solve a difficult life problem, turn to the image of the Most Holy Theotokos “Adding the Mind.”

For help in mastering school disciplines they turn to St. Sergius of Radonezh, who had difficulty learning to read and write as a child, to the prophet Nahum and his Guardian Angel.

Conclusion

You need to understand the main thing - if a person enters the temple only to light a candle, but lives as he sees fit, offending God and the Guardian Angel with his actions, without even having an idea about spiritual life and the need to work on himself, then it is pointless to expect miracles, no matter how many candles are placed.

Orthodoxy is a deep and complex religion; it will become a reliable support and protection in life, but not for that person who is only capable of a primitive and consumerist approach.

The effectiveness and achieved results depend on the correct use of medications, compliance with the instructions for use, exact compliance with the dosage and course of treatment.

Rectal suppositories are no exception.

Some patients are dismissive of this simple form of medication.

And suppositories, along with other means, successfully stop bleeding, relieve pain, prevent the inflammatory process from developing, and regenerate tissue.

How to properly use suppositories for hemorrhoids so that they bring maximum effect?

How to apply it correctly?

Using suppositories for hemorrhoids is not difficult, but there are certain rules. If the manufacturer recommends administering suppositories once a day, it is better to do this before bedtime.

With repeated administration, the procedure is repeated as many times as the number of suppositories is administered.

Hygiene measures

Suppositories are placed after bowel movements. If the patient suffers from constipation, an enema is given.

After the enema, you need to wash the anus and perineum with detergent and wipe dry. Washing is a mandatory procedure before insertion.

With external and internal hemorrhoids, a strong inflammatory process occurs. If sanitary and hygienic standards are not followed, bacterial infections will be added to it.

Preparation

Rectal suppositories are cigar-shaped with a pointed end on one side. The weight of the drug for adults is no more than 4 grams, the length of the product is 3 cm, the diameter is from 1 to 1.5 cm.

The candles are packed in soft plastic sealed packaging. For customer convenience, many manufacturers leave the edge of the package not completely sealed.

To release the candle from the plastic capsule, just pull the ends of the packaging. If the plastic is thick or the capsule is sealed on all sides, you must carefully cut off the edges of the package and remove the suppository.

You cannot hold the candle in your hand for a long time, it may melt. It is better to put it in a specially prepared container.

If the product is not stored in the refrigerator, cool it before use.

Poses

The most comfortable position is lying on your left side. The right leg is bent at the knee and slightly pulled towards the chest. In this position, you can insert rectal suppositories yourself.

In a standing position with a forward lean, it is difficult to place a candle on your own. An assistant will be needed for this.

It is also difficult to place candles in the squatting position" In this position, it is impossible to relax and tense muscles cannot hold the candle and push it back.

How to insert candles correctly?

1. For more comfortable insertion, the sharp end of the candle can be lubricated with water-soluble gel.
2. Lying on your side, spread the buttocks with one hand, and with the other, carefully insert the suppository with the sharp end into the anus.
3. Using your index finger, push the product to a depth of 2-3 cm.
4. It will take about half an hour for the base to melt and absorb the medicine. It is better to spend this time in bed, lying on your stomach.
5. After this, you can return to your normal lifestyle.
6. After finishing the procedure, wash your hands well with soap.
7. If disposable gloves have been used, they must be discarded.

The drug is almost completely absorbed and does not stain underwear. But To avoid unpleasant surprises, it is better to use a napkin or panty liner.

During pregnancy and lactation

Pregnant and lactating women can use rectal suppositories to treat hemorrhoids only with the permission of a specialist and under his supervision.

Candles based on plant components and natural beekeeping products are considered the safest for the expectant mother and her fetus.

1. Suppositories with extracts of sea buckthorn, calendula, and seaweed have a gentle effect on tissues, healing microcracks.
2. Organic acids, micro- and macroelements stop the development of inflammation of hemorrhoids, successfully cope with bacterial infections, and have a positive effect on the walls of venous vessels.
3. Propolis has a venotonic effect, reduces blood viscosity, and normalizes blood circulation in hemorrhoids.

It is difficult and inconvenient for pregnant women to insert rectal suppositories for hemorrhoids on their own, especially before childbirth. Someone should help them with this.

Breastfeeding women should make sure that the ingredients in the suppositories will not cause an allergic reaction in the baby.

If treatment of hemorrhoids during lactation cannot be carried out in other ways, and the substances contained in the suppositories raise doubts about their hypoallergenicity, the baby is transferred to artificial feeding.

In addition to suppositories with natural substances, nursing mothers are prescribed drugs with lidocaine to relieve pain and itching.

Using candles for children

If there is a need to give suppositories to children, use suppositories intended for the treatment of adult patients.

• For adolescent children, it is best to administer suppositories for hemorrhoids in the “lying on their side” position;
• A single dose of the drug for children should not exceed 2 grams;
• The insertion depth is at least 1.5 cm;
• Suppositories are divided into 2 parts, cutting them lengthwise with a blade;
• Young children do not know how to use candles correctly; their parents help them carry out the procedure.

In order not to damage the epithelium of the baby's rectum, you should lubricate the anus or the sharp end of the suppository with a water-soluble agent, and push it inside with your little finger, not your index finger.

For children, suppositories with herbal ingredients are recommended for the treatment of hemorrhoids.

Only a doctor can prescribe treatment for children with rectal suppositories.

He also selects individual doses and sets the timing of treatment.

Useful information

Rectal suppositories have different effects:

• Anesthetizes and relieves sphincter spasm;
• Stop bleeding;
• Prevents the development of the inflammatory process;
• Prevents thrombus formation;
• Heals the walls of venous vessels.

Treatment of hemorrhoids is a long process, it can last from 3 to 6 months. In advanced forms of the disease, repeat courses are carried out. Each drug has its own course of treatment.

Instructions for the use of rectal products contain recommendations not only on how to administer them correctly, but also introduce contraindications and side effects.

Read the instructions carefully and follow your doctor's recommendations. This determines how long you will be treated and what results you will achieve.

- one of the dosage forms that is quite popular nowadays. Vaginal suppositories are used to treat inflammatory diseases of the female genital area. Today we will present you with the answer to the question - how to administer it correctly, what is the advice of doctors on this issue.

• As a rule, doctors prescribe the use of vaginal suppositories once, maximum twice a day. Before inserting a candle, a woman should wash her hands thoroughly with plain soap, then rinse well with running water. You should immediately prepare the candles and gasket.

• The time for inserting a vaginal suppository is in the evening before bedtime. This is necessary so that the liquid from the dissolved candle does not leak onto the laundry. The candle is inserted while lying on your back with your buttocks raised. Some suppositories are equipped with a special applicator device that helps insert the suppository to the maximum depth.
• To make it convenient to insert the candle, you need to bend your knees, pull them up to your chest, pick up the applicator with the candle and insert it into the vagina as far as possible, as deep as possible. The accessory must be pulled out slowly and very carefully.
• If there is no auxiliary device, then you can simply insert it with your finger along the entire length of your finger. If the candle is inserted incorrectly and shallowly, the candle will dissolve under the influence of body temperature and leak out onto the underwear.
• After the administration procedure is completed, the woman should remain in a lying position for another 20 minutes, then the melted candle will not leave the body and will produce the desired effect.
• After insertion of the suppository, residual discharge appears, which is normal - a vaginal suppository, even with completely correct insertion, is not completely absorbed into the vaginal tissue. And therefore here you need to use the prepared gasket.
• After 20 minutes have passed, the woman can get up. However, it is better to stay in bed until the morning, then the effect will be best.
• During treatment with vaginal suppositories, it is said that it is undesirable to have sexual intercourse, as there is a possibility of re-infection. It is even better if the woman’s sexual partner also completes the full course of treatment, at least passes the necessary tests and undergoes an examination. This is due to the fact that it is often men who are carriers of the infection, but do not suspect it, since they do not observe external signs of the disease.
• It should also be remembered that every medicinal drug has side effects and undesirable effects.
• The use of vaginal suppositories is allowed only after the recommendation of a gynecologist.
• Some vaginal suppositories have their own application characteristics, so you should always carefully read the instructions included with the medicine package.

HOW AND WHAT ICONS SHOULD I LIT CANDLES? ONE OF THE FIRST DIVINE COMMANDMENTS TO MOSES FROM THE LORD WAS TO BUILD A LAMP WITH SEVEN LAMPS. AND AFTER THIS, SERVICES WERE OFTEN HELD BY CANDLE LIGHT. BUT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS IS MUCH MORE DEEP THAN JUST LIGHTING THE PLACE WHERE THE SERVICES WERE HELD, ALTHOUGH DURING THE PERIOD OF PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS, WHEN THEY HAD TO CONDUCT THEIR MEETINGS SECRETLY, THE CANDLE LIGHT REALLY BECAME A GUIDING LIGHT.

The light from a candle is the divine light that Jesus brought into the world. The life of people in sin and ignorance is darkness, which the Savior will dispel. Likewise, a candle with its radiance drives away the darkness around. Pure wax, from which candles are made, is a symbol of the fact that a person repents of his sins and is ready to obey in the face of God. Speaking about how to place candles correctly, it is worth starting with the fact that this should not be done automatically, but with awareness and with a feeling of love in the heart for the one to whom the candle is placed. When you buy a candle in a temple, it becomes your voluntary offering, a symbol of your faith and love. Candles are lit for health and peace. “For the repose” are usually placed in the church on a special memorial table - eve, in order to honor the good memory of a person who has passed on to another world. Candles “for health” are lit for various reasons: in gratitude for something, to help with a difficult decision, before a serious trip, a risky undertaking, and so on. The question often arises: which icons and which saints should we light candles for? Of course, the main thing is the emotions and thoughts with which the candle is lit. With kind thoughts and love in your heart, you can light a candle for a person to an icon of the Savior or the Virgin Mary. Your good wishes will be heard. If you don’t just want to light a candle for a person, but express special wishes, you need to decide which saints to light the candles for. So, for example, if you are worried about a loved one suffering from a disease, pray in front of the icon of the Mother of God “Healer”, with which you can light a candle. If a person has taken the path of alcoholism, then a candle can be placed on the “Inexhaustible Chalice” icon. Knowing what miraculous properties are endowed with certain holy images, you will know which icons to light candles in order to protect, preserve and help your loved ones in difficult times and difficult life decisions. They often light candles for their patron saints. If you have personalized icons in your home, you can light a candle and pray to your guardian angel.

WHAT DO CHURCH CANDLES MEAN? WHY ARE THEM PLACED IN THE TEMPLE?

— A candle is a symbol of prayerful burning before the Lord, His Most Pure Mother, before the holy saints of God. A candle is a sign of voluntary sacrifice to God and His temple and a symbol of a person’s involvement in the divine light. A burning candle is a visible sign that expresses ardent love and goodwill towards the one to whom the candle is placed. And if there is no this love and favor, then the candles have no meaning, the sacrifice is in vain. Therefore, you cannot light a candle formally, with a cold heart. External action must be accompanied by prayer - at least the simplest one, in your own words.

WHAT DOES THE CANDLE PUT IN FRONT OF THE ICON SYMBOLIZE?

– The fire of a candle symbolizes eternity, a prayerful appeal to God, to the Mother of God, to the saints. The fire always rushes upward, no matter how the candle is tilted, so a person, in any life circumstances, must turn all his thoughts and feelings to God.

WHEN SHOULD YOU LIT CANDLES?

– Those who come to the temple must light candles before the service begins. It is not good to disturb the decorum of a church by passing candles during a service or by squeezing your way to a candlestick, distracting those praying. Those who are late for the service should light candles after it ends.

HOW TO PLACE A CANDLE CORRECTLY?

- The candles are lit one from the other, burning, and placed in the nest of the candlestick. The candle should stand straight. You should not use matches or lighters in the temple if there are already burning candles in the candlesticks. You should not light a candle from a lamp, so as not to drip wax into the oil or accidentally extinguish the lamp.

WHO SHOULD LIT AND HOW MANY CANDLES?

– There are no mandatory rules about where and how many candles to put. Their purchase is a voluntary sacrifice to God. First of all, it is good to light a candle for the “holiday” (central analogue) or a revered temple icon, then - for the relics of a saint (if they are in the temple), and only then - for health (for any icon) or for repose (on the eve - square or rectangular table with a Crucifix).

IS IT POSSIBLE TO PLACE A CANDLE ON A CANDLESTICK IF THERE IS NO WHERE TO PLACE IT?

- That’s what you should do. Those who put two candles in one cell or remove someone else's candle to put their own do it wrong.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HOLD A BURNING CANDLE IN YOUR HAND AND STAND WITH IT?

– It is customary to stand with lit candles at a memorial service during the service of Matins of Great Heel. Candles are also lit on polyeleos, but this tradition is mainly preserved only for clergy. A burning candle must be handled carefully: make sure that the wax does not drip onto the floor, and that the clothes of the person standing in front do not accidentally ignite. The rest of the time, it is more correct to place the candle on a candlestick that is specially designed for this purpose. In the temple one must follow the established order, and not do as one pleases.

TO WHOM SHOULD I LIT A CANDLE FOR REMOVAL OF SINS? WHAT TO READ ABOUT FORGIVING SINS?

— Sins are forgiven only at Confession after a sincere, detailed confession of all of them in the presence of a priest and the reading of a prayer of absolution to him. A candle is a symbol; in itself it does not free one from sins and does not connect one with God.

WHICH SAINT IS BETTER TO LIGHT A CANDLE IN THE EVENT OF FAMILY DISORDER, WHEN THE HUSBAND WANTS TO LEAVE THE FAMILY?

– For family well-being they pray to the Mother of God, Saints Guria, Samon and Aviv, and Saint Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg. It is also useful to remember and realize your guilt towards your husband, ask for forgiveness, and try to reconcile.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR AN UNBAPTIZED NEWBORN CHILD WHO IS SICK?

– You can pray for the unbaptized with your personal prayer and light candles for them, you just cannot write their names in church notes, since the Church does not pray for the unbaptized. A sick child should be baptized as soon as possible. If the child is seriously ill, you can call the priest home or to the maternity hospital. In the Sacrament of Baptism, the child will receive a special grace that will help him. If a child dies unbaptized, the parents will bear the sin. And a baptized child can be given communion, order magpies, prayers for health - this is first aid in illness.

WHO SHOULD LIGHT A CANDLE ABOUT A PERSON WHO IS ADDITED TO DRUGS?

– You can pray for deliverance from this passion and light a candle in front of the icons of the Mother of God “The Inexhaustible Chalice”, the martyr Boniface, the righteous John of Kronstadt.

WHO SHOULD I LIT A CANDLE IF A CHILD IS SERIOUSLY ILL?

– A candle can be placed next to any icon: the Lord Jesus Christ, the Mother of God, the holy saints of God. In addition, you need to know that a child’s illness is a time of prayer and repentance for the whole family. It seems to stimulate spiritual life. The baby should be given holy water and washed with this water. And the most important thing is the communion of the sick child with the Holy Mysteries of Christ. Communion can take place at home, in a hospital, or in a church, depending on the condition of the baby. If a child already knows how to pray, let him do it himself, but if he doesn’t know how, then his parents and godparents should do it for him. And, of course, spiritual work must be combined with treatment that a professional doctor can recommend.

WHICH ICON IS BETTER TO LIT A CANDLE BEFORE THE UPCOMING OPERATION?

– You can light candles and pray to the holy great martyr and healer Panteleimon, the holy unmercenary doctors Cosmas and Damian. You also need to prepare for Confession and Communion, order a prayer service for the successful outcome of the operation, find out the name of the doctor and pray that the Lord will control his hands.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH? – Of course, you can light candles and pray for your health. A candle is a symbol of prayer to God. And most prayers are written in the first person.

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN TO LIT CANDLES FOR THE RIP OF THE REST?

– Everyone can and should light candles and pray for the departed.

WHOM SHOULD I LIGHT A CANDLE ABOUT WELFARE IN BUSINESS?

– Anyone who wants to receive anything from the Lord or from the saints must not only pray to them, but also build his life according to the commandments. Through the Gospel, God appeals to everyone with a request to be kind, loving, humble, etc., but people often do not want to listen to this, but themselves ask Him to help them in business. For prayers to be successful, you must pray with words coming from the heart, with faith and hope for God’s help. And it should be remembered that not everything that a person asks from the Lord is useful for him. The Lord is not a machine that fulfills all desires, you just have to press the right button, that everything He sends is aimed at the benefit and salvation of the soul, although sometimes people think this is unfair.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIT CANDLES FOR A TRAGICALLY DIED UNBAPTIZED ONE AND IN GENERAL ABOUT THE REST OF UNBAPTIZED PEOPLE? – You can light candles and pray for the unbaptized, but you cannot give notes in church with the names of the unbaptized.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIT CANDLES FOR HEALTH AND REST ON EASTER? – You can always light candles for health and repose, but the Church does not perform prayers for the departed on Easter and Bright Week; they are transferred to Radonitsa – the second Tuesday after Easter.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIT CANDLES PURCHASED IN ANOTHER TEMPLE? – Candles are usually purchased in the temple where they come to pray - this is a small sacrifice to this particular temple.

WHAT TO DO WITH THE CANDLE AFTER THE Blessing of Easter cakes and eggs? CAN I TAKE IT HOME? “You can take it home and light it during home prayer, or you can put it in a church in front of any icon.

WHY DO THEY REMOVE CANDLES THAT ARE ONLY HALF BURNED, BECAUSE WE PAY MONEY FOR THEM... - Due to the large number of people who want to put candles, they are sometimes removed not completely burned out. There is no need to be embarrassed by this, or by the fact that the candle that was not completely burned out was extinguished after the end of the service - the sacrifice has already been accepted by God.

WHEN IS INCENSE USED? CAN I USE IT AT HOME? – Incense is used in the Church during divine services, as well as during funeral services for the dead, and during the consecration of dwellings by the priest. You can also use incense during home prayer.