Each of us used to go to church for one reason or another. But it happens that someone goes to church for the first time, so how to behave in the temple?
If you are going to go to church, then you need to prepare for this in advance. As a rule, women go to the temple with their heads covered (usually they wear a headscarf), with a long skirt (below the knees) and a closed jacket. It is not recommended to paint. Men, in turn, need to take off their headdress. You cannot wear T-shirts, shorts - only those clothes that cover the body as much as possible.
It is customary to perform the divine service in the temple 3 times. Well, if you get into the temple at the time of the absence of worship, then you can stand silently and offer prayers by lighting candles. If you nevertheless decided to attend the liturgy (daytime worship), then do not forget that you need to come in advance, about 10-15 minutes in advance. before the beginning. Many worshipers come to the church, and there is no need to disturb them. Take the trouble to find a space that is comfortable for you, where you will perfectly hear and see the priests.
Before the beginning of the service, people usually pray, touch the icons, give notes. And you need to do this only before the start of the service, so that later you do not distract the worshipers with your walk.
While the service is in progress, you must not talk and distract others. Mobile phones in the temple must be turned off. As a rule, the service lasts about 2-3 hours, so much time is difficult to resist from habit, therefore it is allowed to sit on a bench, which is located directly in the church itself. Follow the actions of those praying, if they are baptized - be baptized, if he bowed - bow down. These are the traditions that have developed over the centuries.
If you come with children, try to monitor them as closely as possible so that they do not run or make noise in the church.
