In Christian Orthodox practice, there are customs of the consecration of various things. For example, icons, crosses, food and much more. One of the most widespread rituals is the consecration of the dwelling, to which all Orthodox Christians try to resort.
When believers begin to live in a new apartment or house, a priest is necessarily invited to consecrate the dwelling. Orthodox Christians believe that in this rite the Lord Himself sends a blessing for life in a new place.
The practical side of consecration is sprinkling the dwelling, anointing the walls with holy oil, burning incense, as well as the reading of certain prayers by the priest, in which all residents are remembered and the latter asks for God's blessing for the future life. Orthodox Christians are convinced that during the consecration, when sprinkling with holy water and reading special prayers, all demonic forces are driven away from the dwelling. It is for the grace-filled preservation of the apartment from the influence of evil spirits that consecration is carried out.
In addition, it is believed that various mystical phenomena that can frighten a person should not occur in a consecrated apartment. These phenomena may be due to the action of demonic forces. At consecration, these forces are driven away, and the apartment is filled with divine grace, which demons fear.
Consecration is somewhat reminiscent of a prayer service. In this rite, God is asked for help in all household chores. It is believed that the house will be protected not only from demons, but also from evil people.
Apartments and houses are also consecrated so that residents less quarrels with each other, but maintain a peaceful relationship that helps to grow in love for each other.
It turns out that the rite of consecration of housing is aimed at protecting the premises from the action of demonic forces, evil people, as well as manifestations of anger on the part of tenants in relation to each other. In addition, during the consecration of the dwelling, all owners and tenants are asked for God's blessing for a long and happy life.
