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What should be Orthodox pectoral cross ? Wooden or gold, large or small, with or without a crucifix, or maybe with the image of other saints? And what about wearable icons? These questions haunt many lay people.
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I remember, back in school days, on an excursion in one of the Christian cathedrals, all participants at the entrance were given wooden crosses. And those who wore their shirt under their shirt were asked to take it off and put on the church one. They explained this by the fact that ours are just an ornament, and it is impossible to enter the temple without a consecrated cross.
Today's editorial "So simple!", sorted out in Orthodox iconography and tell you what kind of cross an Orthodox Christian should wear. After all, as stated in Holy Scripture: “But I do not want to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world is crucified for me, and I for the world”(Gal. 6:14).
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In the Orthodox world, opinions regarding the pectoral cross vary. Some priests strictly forbid wearing a cross without a crucifix and the inscription "Save and save", while others, on the contrary, do not attach much importance to this and recommend wearing simple crosses, without inscriptions and images.
The only thing that opinions agree on is that the cross must be consecrated in Orthodox Church . The material from which it is made is completely irrelevant. It is strictly forbidden to talk about the religious advantages of expensive crosses over simple ones, because this will not affect the quality of the holy power of the cross. A person should not honor gold and silver, but power and the image on the cross.
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An Orthodox cross can be eight-pointed, six-pointed, four-pointed drop-shaped, shamrock or Latin four-pointed.
The image of the crucifixion is the subject of heated debate between representatives different confessions. Catholics believe that Jesus was crucified on the cross with three nails, Orthodox that four. Therefore, on catholic cross the Savior's feet are thrown one on top of the other, and on the Orthodox one they are located side by side.
Historically, the crucified Jesus on the cross appeared only in the IV century. Until that time, only the image of the cross itself was revered. And only in the 5th century did the tradition of depicting the crucified Christ take root. Hence the conclusion that for the believer Orthodox Christian It is permissible to wear a pectoral cross with and without a crucifix.
The combination of the crucifix and the cross received the final justification in 692 in the 82nd rule Trulsky Cathedral. It established the canon of the iconographic Orthodox image of the crucifixion, which shows both death and the victory of the Savior. Catholics did not accept these rules and the symbolic image of Christ. They have established new type crucifixion, in which the features of human suffering and the agony of crucifixion predominate.
Therefore, the strictness of some holy fathers regarding inscriptions and crucifixion is quite understandable. The crucifix symbolizes faith in Christ, who died and rose again for our salvation. The crucifix is another visible symbol of the Christian faith.
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Saint John of Kronstadt explains: “The Byzantine four-pointed cross is actually a “Russian” cross, since, according to Church Tradition, the holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Prince Vladimir brought from Korsun, where he was baptized, just such a cross and was the first to install it on the banks of the Dnieper in Kiev. A similar four-pointed cross has been preserved in the Kiev Sophia Cathedral, carved on a marble board of the tomb of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, son of St. Vladimir. It is necessary to honor both one and the other equally, since the form of the cross itself has no fundamental difference for believers. ”.
Abbot Luke: “In the Orthodox Church, its holiness does not depend on the shape of the cross, provided that the cross is made and consecrated exactly as christian symbol, and not originally made as a sign, for example, of the sun or part of a household ornament or decoration ".
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The main rule of a Christian is do not display the cross and don't make a decoration out of it. The cross must be worn humbly, not forgetting what this wearing really means. The cross is a symbol, and the crucifix is an image that inspires prayer.
Only Old Believers are of the opinion that there should not be a crucifix on the pectoral cross. The image of the Holy Crucifix can only be worn by priests, and this is a very strict rule. Also, in the Old Believer traditions, the concepts of a female and male cross are still preserved. In modern Orthodoxy there is no such severe division.
If in doubt is it possible to wear a cross with a crucifix do not hesitate to ask the priest about it. Remember, the most important thing is to be baptized in the Orthodox Church,.
And, is it possible to store it, or is it better to put it in the coffin of the deceased? The spiritual fathers do not answer this question. general recommendation. You can leave as a memory, you can bury. You can even wear such a cross, but only after consecration.
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Orthodox pectoral cross without crucifix has quite ancient history, and, probably, that is why today you can find so many varieties of these items. As we all know from history, throughout the ages different peoples In the Christian world, there were a variety of underwear - with and without a crucifix, with a different number of ends - three-pointed, made in the shape of the letter "T", four-pointed, eight-pointed, equilateral or unequal. But the most common option in the Orthodox world is the eight-pointed pectoral cross, on which the crucifix may or may not be depicted. Although many priests say that there are no strict rules about wearing a pectoral cross of a certain form.
Pectoral crosses, on which there is no crucifixion of the Savior, are considered the most ancient. At the very beginning of the Christian era, only the geometric shape of the cross was depicted, which in itself was a symbol of Christianity. After some time, the cross began to depict the crucifixion of Christ in combination with some other symbolic elements. The crucifixion on body and other crosses began to be depicted only in the second or third century. And already in the seventh century the Greek learned monk Sinai (who at that time was the abbot of Mount Sinai) wrote his polemical essay, which later became famous, and illustrated it with the image of the Crucifixion.
At the same time, in his work, he was the first to use the Greek crucifix, in other words - eight-pointed cross. And later, when the scribes rewrote his work, he asked them to redraw this cross as carefully as possible. And since the Monk Anastasius of Sinai was a very respected person, the image of such a cross becomes widespread in the East.
We can say that the image of the crucifixion on pectoral crosses began to be performed relatively recently. According to many historians and experts, until the seventeenth century, pectoral cross without crucifix. And according to many priests, pectoral crosses, on which there is a crucifix, do not correspond to Christian canons - since they have an image of Christ on them, they automatically turn into an icon, and it, in turn, is intended for prayer and direct perception. And if worn, hiding it from human eyes, then it is likely that it will be used for other purposes, that is, as a magical amulet or amulet. After all, the cross is a sacred symbol, and the crucifixion is an image. And if priests wear crosses with a crucifix on their chests, then they wear them in plain sight, so those around, seeing him, are inspired to pray. Well, as for the pectoral crosses that we wear on the chest, it is believed that they should not have a crucifix, since they are a symbol.
But it should be noted that you should not be embarrassed by this circumstance and in any way fight it. But it is desirable to perceive the meaning of this image in the spirit ancient church. And as an example illustrating the attitude to data, it would seem, insignificant rules, we can cite the following episode. As early as the fourth century, the rule of Basil the Great was adopted, which was included in the Nomocanon, which, in particular, said - "Anyone who wears any icon as an amulet must be excommunicated for three years from Holy Communion." As you can see, already in those days the holy fathers of the Church followed quite strictly the attitude towards the image, the icon, stood guard over Orthodoxy and in every possible way protected it from manifestations of paganism.
tradition to wear pectoral cross without crucifix or with the crucifixion is rooted not only in the tradition of honoring the Lord's Cross, but also in the whole content of the existence of a Christian. After all, even during the rite of baptism, when the priest puts a wearable on a person, he reminds him of his life path. That is, Christ said - "Whoever wants to follow me, take up your cross and follow me."
And it turns out that everyone who lives only for himself ultimately turns out to be spiritually incorporeal, and vice versa, those who have passed through the cross receive life with God.
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The cross is an indicator of belonging to the Christian faith. From our article you will find out whether it is possible to wear someone else's cross and why it cannot be worn over clothes.
The cross, according to the clergy, should always be on a believer. But there are also prohibitions associated with it. Some of them are nothing more than superstitions, which a believer should not even think about. These include, for example, darkening of the cross. But this is far from the only question that a believer may have about his cross.
Cannot be worn on a chain
There are absolutely no restrictions on the chain. Here, rather, the question of convenience and habit is more important. If a person wants to wear a pectoral cross on a chain, then he can do it, such actions are not forbidden by the church. Most important principle, which must be followed in this case - so that the cross is not lost and does not fly off the neck. Both lace and chain are acceptable. Superstitious people, however, assure that, according to all signs, the cross is not lost just like that.
Cannot be worn over clothing
This is absolutely true statement. The cross is a symbol of faith and protection. By not wearing a cross outside, a person shows the sincerity of faith, without making it ostentatious. Also, all the warmth and blessing that the priest gives to the pectoral cross during the consecration, in this case, is transferred only to you.
Can't give
You can always give a cross. Of course, it's great if parents or godparents take care of it, as one of the christening gifts. But this does not mean that the other person cannot give you a cross. There is also a tradition where two people exchange pectoral crosses by becoming brothers or sisters in Christ. Usually this is done by close people.
Cannot be picked up if found
A superstition that has absolutely no basis. We also recall that superstitions are completely not recognized by the church and are considered incompatible with the Christian faith. There are people who believe that by raising the found cross, one can take on the problems of the person who lost or left it. The cross, since it is a shrine, must at least be brought to the temple. Or keep it for yourself and store it in a red corner in the house.
You can not wear someone else's cross
If you got a cross from a parent or someone you know, you can wear it. The church does not establish any prohibition here. Especially if you don't have a cross. Many people believe that things are endowed with the energy of their owner and it can be transferred to a new owner. They may also argue that by giving away a cross, a person gives away a piece of his Destiny. Only such beliefs have nothing to do with the Christian faith and belong to the occult worldview.
You can not wear a cross with a crucifix
Another superstition that you should not pay attention to. There are people who say that a cross with a crucifix will bring a hard life on a person. This is not true at all, just people's speculation. Such a cross symbolizes the salvation and sacrifice of Christ, there is nothing wrong with it. But you need to wear it correctly: the crucifix should not be turned towards you, but outward.
You can not wear an unconsecrated cross
The cross is best to consecrate. But as such, there is no ban on wearing an unconsecrated pectoral cross. It is believed that evil spirits bypass even two crossed sticks. Nevertheless, a believer should still consecrate his creed.
You can choose any cross that you like: gold, silver, copper or wood. The material is not very important. It is important to consecrate it and not wear jewelry bought in jewelry store. It must be understood that the church Orthodox cross, which symbolizes faith in God, differs from beautiful, but purely decorative crosses. They do not carry a spiritual load and are not related to faith.
There are also many signs and beliefs associated with the cross. To believe in them or not is up to you. All the best, and don't forget to press the buttons and
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