For the birth of a child, relatives and friends of the family try to choose a useful and unforgettable gift. To protect the baby from illness and trouble, an icon is presented. She will become a reliable protector and assistant for life.
Only close people can give an icon to a newborn: parents, relatives, future godparents or good friends. However, there is a sign that such a gift cannot be presented to a baby.
Is it possible to give an icon for the birth of a child
Priests advise not to believe the omens and do not prohibit buying an icon for a baby. If it is presented from a pure heart, then it will certainly bring joy and good luck. For Christians, a holy face is goodness and protection. But before buying an icon, you need to clarify which saint will save the child from troubles.
What icon is given to a child for birth and baptism
Immediately after the birth of a child, parents or close people can give an icon of the Guardian Angel. It is better to hang it next to the crib so that the child has a sound sleep. Guardian Angel will protect you from evil eyes and diseases.
For a newborn, you can purchase icons of the Virgin, Jesus Christ, the Nativity of Christ. Nicholas the Wonderworker is the patron saint of children; it is customary to place his icon next to the baby's bed.
If a child has health problems, then parents or close relatives should choose the icon of the Matrona of Moscow or the Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon. Gifts bought in churches where the relics of saints are located are especially powerful.
Icons for a child are also presented for baptism. Parents or godparents should choose the face of the saint for the sacrament. Usually they choose a nominal icon, that is, for Yegor, baptized under the name George, they buy an icon of the Guardian Angel George. To make the right choice, check with the parents in advance under what name the baby will be baptized.
In the Orthodox world, it is customary to give a newborn a measured icon, its height coincides with the growth of the child. It is made only to order and is presented once in a lifetime.
The sizes and designs of icons can be different. Large versions can be placed in a children's room, and miniature ones can be put in a cradle and a stroller. Beautiful gift icons are made of beads and stones. Do not forget about wearable icons made of gold, silver or stone. They are hung around the neck, they will be accompanied always and everywhere.
If you decide to give an icon to a newborn child, then first find out how his family feels about religion. The saint will be able to protect only believers who will turn to him for help and share joyful moments. Such a gift will accompany a child all his life.
