Many marriages do not want to limit themselves to registering their relationship with the registry office, but seek to receive church blessings. At the same time, the parents of the bride and groom often do not know how to behave. Since for many decades the newlyweds did not marry in Russia, this tradition turned out to be almost forgotten. Meanwhile, parents play a significant role. First of all, they should bless the bride and groom.
You will need
- - the icon of the Savior;
- - Icon of the Mother of God;
- - 2 linen towels;
- - loaf;
- - salt.
Instruction manual
1
Young must prepare for the wedding in advance. Both must be baptized in the Orthodox faith. In some cases, it is allowed that one of those entering into marriage belongs to another apostolic church, but a priest must be warned about this. If the newlyweds decided to fully observe the old rite, they should confess and partake a few days before the wedding. This can be done immediately before the wedding, having arrived there in advance. The church also recommends fasting before the rite.
2
An obligatory part of the Orthodox wedding ceremony is the blessing of parents. It starts at the bride's house before the couple sets off for registration. Take the bride and groom to a room where there are no strangers.
3
Parents of the bride bless the married icon of the Kazan Mother of God. In ancient times, this icon was inherited and was in every house. Now you can buy it in the temple. Take care of this in advance. Take a towel, and with it - an icon, image towards the bride and groom.
4
Bless the bride with sincere wishes for love and happiness. There is no single form of blessing; words simply must come from a pure heart. Say that you wish well-being to the house into which it enters, healthy and happy children.
5
Cross the bride icon. Bring her an image so she can kiss him.
6
Refer to the groom with parting words. Wish him love, happiness, prosperity, prosperity in the house. Cross it with an icon and let it kiss.
7
In the old days, after a blessing in the bride's house, the young hands were tied with a towel with which they held the icon. They wrapped their hands in one turn and tied a knot, after the next turn - another knot, and so on, as long as the length of the towel allows. According to the old belief, how many knots will turn out - there will be so many children, so parents tried to choose a rushnyk more authentic. At that time, the icon was carefully placed on the table, and then they were taken to church with them.
8
From the bride’s house, the couple are sent to the registry office, then to the church. After the wedding, everyone goes to the groom's house, and there the newlyweds are greeted with bread and salt and blessed by his parents. The ceremony takes place in the same way as in the bride’s house, only the icon of the Savior is taken. Parents of the groom say that they are taking their daughter-in-law to their house, she will be fine here, they wish young people happiness, children, and prosperity. They baptize the young and give a kiss to the image. Icons after the ceremony are placed on the festive table.
note
You can bless the bride and groom even if they are not going to get married. Good wishes before a trip to the registry office will give them confidence.
