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Each baptized person wears a symbol of evidence of his belonging to Orthodox Church. It is believed that this symbol is a means of protection from all evils. Such an important attribute Orthodox person given at the time of baptism. Some historians note that such a rite was present in Russia even before Orthodoxy. This is how they explain that crosses are worn by those people who are not believers. They put in it the meaning of a symbol that prevents negativity.

Sometimes people lose pectoral cross ik or receive a piece of jewelry as a gift. No one can say for sure whether it is consecrated or not. What to do in this case? In this situation, there are 2 options:

consecrate it in the church

consecrate houses

Where to consecrate the cross is your decision.

How to bless the cross?

Often pectoral cross is consecrated along with the newborn during the rite of baptism. And so it makes no sense to consecrate it again. But what to do in that situation if you have lost this symbol? The clergy recommend buying a new one and consecrating it.

Sometimes the following question arises: is it necessary to consecrate the cross? The crosses that are sold directly in churches have already been consecrated. But jewelry from stores is unlikely. In addition, no one can guarantee you the purity of the metal from which these products were made and where they were taken from.

It happens that jewelry is stolen, removed from the dead and melted down. Just imagine what kind of energy a cross made of such metal can carry. Of course, it is desirable to consecrate such a talisman.

If you have chosen a place where to conduct such a ritual, then approach the ministers earlier and specify when it is best to do this. It is noted that a large number of such rituals take place on the eve of Easter. But we must remember that not only crosses must be consecrated, but also icons and other objects.

Consecrate the cross in the church

Previously, there were no questions about the location of the illumination of the cross. In the outback, people knew that such a ritual could be performed at home. The only requirement was the blessing of the priest. In the cities, it was recommended to visit a temple for such an action.

Arguing this by the fact that urban residents are more prone to temptations. The very procedure of consecration is clearly spelled out in a special church book - the breviary. In addition, after such a ritual, the priests read prayers for another month to consolidate the result.

The breviary spelled out certain requirements for this procedure:

It is necessary to choose the right cross. church crosses perform according to all canons and they no longer require re-baptism. But the jewelry is mostly made in the Catholic manner.

It doesn’t matter for Orthodoxy whether the cross is made of wood or metal.

About the conduct of this ceremony, you should contact the priest after the service.

When requesting a ceremony, you need to contact the clergyman "Honest Father"

Any person in the rank of priest can conduct such a ritual.

It is advisable to show the decoration to the priest earlier and hang it on a thread or string.

The priest during the ceremony takes him behind the altar and conducts the veneration. At this time, you can put candles and pray.

At the end, the items will be sprinkled with holy water three times and are considered cleansed.

With the advent of Christianity, the cross, the image of which was used by people long before the emergence of any of the famous cults, became a symbol of the Christian. It is believed that every believer should have his own cross, which must be consecrated. Bought in a jewelry store, it does not carry any value. Therefore, any believer wonders how to consecrate a cross in a church before starting to wear it in the most important place - at the heart.

The purpose of the pectoral cross in Christianity

Each person who has passed the rite of baptism wears a symbol on his chest, classifying him as a member of the Orthodox Church. The pectoral cross, according to the canons of the church, protects its owner from troubles, illnesses, evil eye and intent, helps to overcome life's obstacles. Therefore, on the front or back of the cross you can see the inscription: "Save and save." Most often, an Orthodox cross is consecrated during the sacrament of the baptism of a newborn.

If during the course of life a person accidentally lost a pectoral cross, then the clergy advise to buy a new one as soon as possible and consecrate it in the nearest church. They are sure that any cross is subject to consecration, even the one that you buy in a church shop, because during the sacrament, the soul, body and thoughts of the person who will wear the sprinkled cross are also cleansed.

Do not forget that the cross is not an ornament or an attribute of style. Therefore, when choosing, you should not focus on the type of metal from which it is made, or the number of precious stones. christian religion implies modesty and simplicity of life. The classic pectoral cross among Orthodox Christians has an eight-pointed shape (less often - four- and six-pointed). Each of its bends has its own specific meaning.

In some cases, the church allowed the rite of consecration of the cross to be held in their own home. To do this, one had to receive a blessing from the church father. But the clergy still recommend holding the sacrament within the walls of the temple in accordance with the ancient church rules.

The sequence of the consecration procedure is described in Trebnik. So that the power of this church attribute gives the believer protection and blessing, after the ritual in the church, the priest reads prayers for several more weeks.

The breviary describes the following requirements for the consecration procedure:

1. Choosing a new cross, shape and appearance which correspond to the canons of the church. It is better to choose protection in the temple shop, as jewelry stores often offer crosses made according to the Catholic pattern. It does not matter for Orthodox churches what material the cross is made of (be it wood or gold).
2. To conduct the consecration, the believer should come to the temple and turn to the clergyman after the end of the service. When asked, use the appeal "Honest Father". Any person who has the dignity of a priest can carry out the procedure.
3. The cross brought to the church must be on a rope or chain. It is advisable to show it to the clergyman in advance.
4. The priest takes the cross in his hands and takes it to the altar for the veneration. During the consecration, the representative of the church voices two prayers in which he asks to fill the cross with spiritual power. While the priest is conducting the veneration, a person can pray and light candles for health.
5. The final stage of consecration is sprinkling (three times) with sacred water. Now the cross has been cleaned and can be worn near the heart. The priest will immediately offer to put on a protective amulet. From this moment on, a person who comes to the temple must keep the main symbol of Christianity under his clothes.
6. It is advisable to offer the clergyman a symbolic payment for accomplishment. It can be put into a donation box.

Not every believer knows how to bless a cross in a church, so a few days before the sacrament, you can come to the temple and receive instructions from the priest. From the moment the body cross is consecrated, it must be treated with respect and caution. The opinion that the loss of a cross leads to misfortune is just a superstition.

A pectoral cross is put on a person’s neck during the process of the Sacrament of Baptism - from that moment on, it helps to endure all hardships and hardships. The cross is a visible evidence of belonging to the Orthodox Church, confession of the Christian faith, a means of grace-filled protection.

Traditionally, in the Orthodox Church, the consecration of the pectoral cross is performed by a clergyman in the temple. The rite of blessing the cross to be worn on persekh, i.e. on the chest, is contained in the liturgical book - Trebnik.

The cross is consecrated only once. You need to re-consecrate it only in exceptional conditions (if it was badly damaged and rebuilt, or fell into your hands, but you don’t know if it was consecrated before).

There is a superstition that when consecrated, the pectoral cross acquires magical protective properties. The Church teaches that the sanctification of matter allows us not only spiritually, but also bodily - through this sanctified matter - to partake of Divine grace, which is necessary for us for spiritual growth and salvation. But the grace of God works unconditionally. A correct spiritual life according to the commandments of God is required of a person, and it is this spiritual life that makes it possible for the grace of God to influence us in a salutary way, healing us from passions and sins.

Sometimes one hears the opinion that, they say, the consecration of pectoral crosses is a late tradition and this has not happened before. To this one can answer that the Gospel as a book also once did not exist, and there was no Liturgy in its present form. But this does not mean at all that the Church cannot develop forms of worship and church piety. Is it disgusting Christian doctrine to invoke God's grace on the work of human hands?

Crosses that you purchase in jewelry stores are subject to consecration. Everything that is sold in church shops, as a rule, has already been consecrated - crosses, icons, candles, etc. If you do not know if the cross was consecrated (it was given to you, inherited from relatives, etc.), then it is better to consecrate it. It is important that the cross be exactly Orthodox - with all the necessary paraphernalia.

• Choose the temple in which you want to consecrate the cross - the one that is near the house or the one where you always go to worship. Approach the clergyman and find out all the details. For example, if you wish to be present at the consecration, then clarify this issue in advance.
• Behave in the temple accordingly - cross yourself, bow, seek help from any clergyman - any of them can bless the cross. If none of the priests is present, then ask the employees who sell candles and icons to write down the requirements so that they invite the priest.
• The procedure for consecrating a cross may be paid, so you will need to pay the required amount in advance. The clergyman will inspect your cross and check its compliance with Orthodox canons. You can give the cross along with the chain (although only the cross itself is subject to illumination) - they will put it on a tray and take it to the altar. There the priest will read prayers and ask the Lord for permission to bless your cross, pour into it heavenly power. From now on, the cross will keep your body and soul from evil spirits, enemies and sorcerers. It is better for you to spend this time reading a prayer - try to concentrate, get all extraneous thoughts and feelings out of your head. Pray, venerate the icons, light candles.
• When you get a cross, put it on yourself. If you have any questions about the cross or any other problems, then talk to the clergyman, find out all the points of interest and be sure to thank.
• Try to treat the cross with care - it is a symbol of your faith. If it breaks, then do not throw it away - take the cross to the temple. Wear the cross all the time without taking it off.