Prayer is a person's appeal to the Almighty, the Virgin Mary or the Holy Spirit. They also ask for indulgence from other Holy saints of God. Very often, a prayer to the Holy Cross also sounds from the lips of people. Most often, believers ask the Lord for he alth. Yes, and we turn to our Creator only when things are going badly for us, when we need support and help from above. And few are capable of praying to God just to say thank you. After all, it is not at all difficult to thank the Father for what you have, for his descent, but only we forget about this and remember the Lord only when His grace is needed. Sad but true nonetheless.
Prayer to the Honest and Life-Giving Cross
In religion, the Life-Giving Cross is an inanimate object. But the Orthodox prayer to the Holy Cross is an appeal to this symbol as to a living being. Through the Cross people speak withGod. A pectoral small or large cross is the most prayed symbol of the Orthodox faith. After all, even from early Christianity, believing laity with the help of this holy object protected their loved ones and themselves. Prayer to the Life-Giving Cross has power, it is very strong, able to protect from danger, misfortune and evil. Before pronouncing the holy words, you need to cross yourself and only after that start reading the text itself.
Some historical information
Legends say that the Cross on which the Romans crucified Jesus was made from a couple of trees. The history of these plants begins in Paradise, at the time when Adam and Eve lived in it. God planted only one tree, which later grew into three trunks. When the first people were expelled from Paradise, the Creator divided the tree into several parts. Two of them fell to the ground along with the people.
Historians say that the mother of Constantine the Great (emperor) and Bishop Macarius in Palestine in the cave of the Lord's Sepulcher found this very Honest Cross, prayer to which has extraordinary power. After one girl touched the find and was healed, it became clear that the Cross has healing powers. Thanks to the words from the prayer, the believing person will be filled with energy and strength, she will receive powerful guardianship and protection against the most difficult misfortunes.
Power of the Cross
As soon as the Orthodox religion appeared in the world, the cross began to serve as a symbol of protection from the evil eye and damage. If you correctly pronounce the words of a well-known prayer, then they will protect a person from negative and evil energy and from possible problems. Prayer to the Holy Cross can be read on your own pectoral cross, from which you can create an amulet that protects a person from various adversities.
The cross is able to cure many ailments, it does not burn in fire, no one can break it into separate parts. These events took place at the beginning of the last century. It was then that the theomachists did everything to get rid of the holy symbol. After these incidents, the secret was revealed that those persons who try to do at least something with the Cross will die, and their death will be terrible and painful.
How to choose a Pectoral Cross
Prayer to the Holy Cross is not only a correctly learned text, but also a correctly chosen creed of a Christian. Therefore, the opinion that a cross is just a piece of jewelry is wrong. In order for it to turn into a real amulet, it is necessary to be aware of the main canons of Orthodoxy. Today, manufacturers offer a huge range of jewelry, but in order for the choice of a product not to become a mistake, you should understand the meanings of each of its forms.
- Eight-pointed cross. This is the most correct form of the character. It was on a cross of this form that the Son of God was crucified. Such a Cross possesses the fullness of the Power of the Cross. The figure of Jesus on it expresses Divine majesty and peace. Therefore, the prayer to the Holy Cross of the Lord, addressed to the eight-pointedI will protect, send grace and peace.
- The seven-pointed cross is a frequent occurrence on the domes of churches. They make an oblique foot and a crossbar on top.
- The six-pointed cross is the oldest type.
- Four-pointed cross - has a teardrop shape.
- "Shamrock" - used for altar crosses.
Place and time for prayer
God is everywhere, therefore a prayer from the mouth of an Orthodox person can be said anywhere and always. At home, on the road or in church. But it is best to pray in the church, as it is the House of God and the House of Prayer. It is necessary to say a prayer at any convenient time. For example, going to do something or at the end of it. It is imperative to pray before and after eating, before and after teaching.
Honest Cross, prayer are powerful symbols. They must be honored, respected and used to turn to God every time the opportunity presents itself. The ceremony requires respect and reverence. Prayer should be taught from an early age, when the child begins to understand who God is. Prayer and the Cross are inseparable concepts that can restore he alth, give grace.
