God rarely intervenes during physical processes. But when it comes to a person's illness, thanks to sincere prayers, a miracle can happen that no one expects. We are complex beings, having a physical and mental nature, influencing each other. Impact on the soul can heal the body. That is what congregation is for. What is it?
Not the last ritual
Don't be afraid of this kind of church sacrament. This rite is performed in the modern church not only over the dying. Any person suffering from a physical or mental illness can participate in the sacrament. The subtle interaction between the body and the soul, by the grace of the Lord, allows one to achieve bodily improvement. But this is by no means a magical rite. Therefore, help from the Creator is provided to an unbelieving person only as an exception, to help him come to God.
Soundness in the Gospel
This sacrament was given to people in the gospel, and there isevidence that the apostles practiced it. In early Christian times, this was not yet formalized as a special rite, but it was used quite widely. Today we practice this, calling this action nothing more than unction. What does it mean? Why is the cathedral here? This means that several priests gather (ideally, there should be 7 of them), they pray for the he alth of the patient (but more often for several patients).
Register in advance
However, the participation of several priests is not always possible. In this case, the sacrament is conducted by one priest, especially often such a need arises in rural areas, where there are not enough priests. In the city, unction takes place more often in the church. As a rule, it is appointed at the time of posts. Parishioners will find out about the date and specially sign up in advance. Then they come to the temple, if possible they fast before that, if the nature of the disease allows.
Clearer title
The term also has a synonym that describes the ceremony more clearly. Unction - what is it in practice? The anointing with oil that was prayed over. Or unction. Thus, the sacrament lies in the fact that a person prays together with the priests for the healing of the body and soul. Then the sick are anointed with a special consecrated oil. It is believed that sins forgotten due to weakness are forgiven in the sacrament. The Lord cannot be deceived, therefore, he althy people who want to “write off” sins will only be condemned.
Decorations near the icons
Unction is helphuman soul in the first place. In prayers, it is reminded that sorrows and illnesses on Earth are a normal phenomenon, and they must be patiently endured so that God will make them useful for the soul. However, believers hope for miracles, often by faith they receive significant relief or healing in general. You must have seen icons with a lot of jewelry attached to them? This is the gratitude of people who returned he alth through prayers before this or that icon.
So, you are getting ready, the unction is waiting for you. What does this mean in practice? It is advisable to forgive everyone the day before, reconcile with the offended and confess. This will allow you to come to the sacrament with a calm heart and hope for a miracle from the Creator. He is ready to help us in many ways and is just waiting for us to open our hearts to His love and our minds to His wisdom.
