The pectoral cross is worn on a person during the Sacrament of Baptism and is worn on the chest for the rest of his life. The crucifixion is a symbol of commitment to God, to the Orthodox faith. This sign helps in troubles and difficulties, strengthens the spirit, protects against demonic wiles. After the victory of Jesus Christ over death, the cross became a symbol of the triumph of good over evil.
Instructions
Step 1
The pectoral cross is a sacred symbol, not a piece of jewelry. Don't buy a diamond-studded Crucifix just to show off your wealth. God is in your soul and does not require the expression of love through precious pendants.
Step 2
When choosing a pectoral cross, pay attention not to the value of the metal from which it is made, but to what the Crucifixion is. It can be Orthodox or Catholic.
Step 3
Orthodox crosses have a very ancient history. Most often they are eight-pointed. The canon of the image of the Crucifixion was approved in 692 by the Tula Cathedral. Since then, its appearance has remained unchanged. The figure of Jesus Christ on the cross expresses peace, harmony and dignity. It embodies its most important hypostases - Divine and Human. The body of Christ is laid on the cross and opens its arms to all those who suffer, seeking to protect its novices from evil.
Step 4
The Orthodox cross bears the inscription "Save and Preserve". This is due to the fact that during the consecration of the Crucifixion, the priest reads two prayers, calling to protect not only the soul, but also the body from evil forces. The cross becomes a person's guard from any burdens and hardships.
Step 5
The Catholic Church did not accept this concept, where the Crucifixion is portrayed differently. The torment of Christ is expressed on the cross, his head is in a crown of thorns, his feet are folded together and pierced with a nail, his arms sagged at the elbows. Catholics present human suffering, forgetting about the Divine hypostasis.
Step 6
Before putting on a pectoral cross, it must be consecrated. This can be done in any church by going up to the priest before the start of the service.
Step 7
It is better to wear a pectoral cross under a shirt, without flaunting it. Especially if you go to gambling or drinking establishments. Remember that this is not a decoration, but one of the symbols of the Faith.
Step 8
The divine does not accept superstition, therefore all the tales about the fact that the found pectoral cross cannot be lifted and taken for oneself, or that the Crucifix cannot be given, are fictions. If you find a Crucifix, you can consecrate it and wear it calmly. Or give it to the temple, there it will be given to the needy. And, of course, you can give a pectoral cross. This will only make your loved one happy, express your love for him.
