Folk omens have evolved over the course of many centuries. People watched nature, animals and events that led to certain consequences. Many conclusions and assumptions have survived to this day practically unchanged. For example, the loss of a pectoral cross or the sudden fall of an icon is necessarily associated with bad news. However, it is not always worth waiting for sadness.
Folk omen - a fallen icon
A person who finds a fallen icon immediately thinks about possible bad news. This is due to the old belief that in this way God warns of the death or serious illness of one of his close relatives.
In addition, a fallen icon may portend less tragic, but still sad changes - failures, bad news, a series of troubles and troubles. However, this sign is ambiguous in its interpretation. The Church does not approve of anything related to magic and witchcraft. Omens are superstitions that are also not accepted by the church. That is why a believer will never suffer in anticipation of troubles, but will pay more attention to the attachment of the image or its stand.
If the icon broke during the fall, then it must be taken to the church and asked for advice from the priest. Never throw consecrated and church items into the trash can.
In some sources, one can find the assumption that a fallen icon may hint to its owner about his spiritual or moral fall. In this case, you should go to church and repent of your sins. The words of apology must be said to the icon itself.
The church evaluates signs as signs from the "evil one", with the help of which impure forces prevent people from doing good deeds. For example, if a person goes on the road or contemplates some kind of good deed, then the fallen icon can significantly change his mood and plans. Psychologically, a person will wait for trouble and, quite likely, will refuse actions that could bring only joy and happiness.
What to do if the icon falls
If you find that the icon has fallen, then first of all try not to immediately think about the bad. First, assess the situation objectively. The icon may fall due to poor attachment or too smooth surface. If you have animals, birds or small children in your house, they could have caused it to fall due to their carelessness or carelessness. Maybe you yourself, wiping the dust, for example, accidentally touched the icon. In such situations, it is not very logical to think about the warning received from above. This is a commonplace everyday situation that can happen to anyone.
If an icon falls in your dream, then such a dream is interpreted as a warning about a perfect mistake.
Secondly, if you could not determine the reason for the fall of the icon, and mental anguish does not leave your imagination, then use the old method. Gently lift the icon, lightly stroke it with your hand and kiss. The image itself must be put or hung in its original place, or a new, more reliable location must be chosen.
It will not be superfluous to visit the church. Try to find exactly the image that was depicted on your icon and put a candle on it. If you do not know special prayers, you can repent of your sins and read Our Father. The ideal option is confession and communion.
