A person’s life, no matter how churchy he is, is closely connected with the world of material things, including household appliances. Without it, an ascetic who has essentially departed from worldly goods can survive, with which the vast majority of believers are not.
In accordance with Christian traditions, any business begins with a prayer in which God is asked to assist in obtaining worthy results. Thus, the Almighty is called for direct participation in all worldly affairs, in order to prevent the penetration of evil into the personal space of a Christian.
The same principles are followed when sanctifying things.
The quality of modern things often leaves much to be desired. Consumers are concerned about the question of why household appliances bought 10-20 years ago are working properly, and new ones often fail 1-2 years after the purchase. It is difficult to unambiguously answer the question of whether this is due to the dishonesty of manufacturers or the negative processes taking place in the modern world. Pious Christians trust in the power of prayers.
Prayer for the consecration of a thing - an appeal to God with a petition for the blessing of the acquired thing. This action does not indicate the prevalence of material concerns over spiritual ones. On the contrary, the divine principle is asked to descend to the material world in order to strengthen spiritual forces.
Reference! With the help of prayer, they ask for protection primarily of a person who is directly connected with the material world.
There is no list of items that are not subject to consecration. Everything that is not intended to serve evil and sin may be sanctified.
The ritual of consecration of household appliances is carried out both in the church and independently. Prayers for the rite can be prompted by a priest, or you yourself can find on the Orthodox site. By reading prayers, you clear every thing from the evil presence. This is especially true for things that were already in use. By purifying things with the help of prayers, you harmonize your attitude to the material world, perceiving it more positively; Take pleasure in owning acquired things.
Statistics to determine the positive impact of church rites on things are not kept. But there are many facts when there are things that were considered irretrievably lost, the technique suddenly starts to work or serves without the slightest hint of wear after the ritual.
Grace that has descended after consecration applies primarily to the possessor of the thing. He, admonished by the holy spirit, will begin to relate to her in a special way. He will take care of her: in time to clean from dirt, wipe and lubricate. In a word, carry out all those actions that will extend the life of a material object.
Attention! Having called for the help of Higher powers, a Christian does not have the right to neglect the consecrated household appliances.
It is difficult to explain many manifestations of the non-material world, and it is not always necessary. The main thing is to believe that in invoking the divine spirit to preserve the material environment we need, we will certainly get his help.
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