In Christian Orthodox practice, there are customs of sanctifying various things. For example, icons, body crosses, food and much more. One of the most common rites is the consecration of the home, which all Orthodox Christians try to resort to.
When believers begin to live in a new apartment or house, a priest is invited to consecrate the home. Orthodox Christians believe that in this ritual the Lord Himself sends a blessing to live in a new place.
The practical side of the sanctification is the sprinkling of shelter, anointing the walls with holy oil, incense, and the recitation of certain prayers by the priest, in which all the tenants commemorate and the latter asks God for a future life. Orthodox Christians are convinced that during consecration, when sprinkling with holy water and reading special prayers, all demonic forces are driven away from the dwelling. It is for the gracious preservation of the apartment from the effects of evil spirits and consecration is performed.
In addition, it is believed that in a consecrated apartment should not occur various mystical phenomena that can scare a person. These phenomena may be due to the action of demonic forces. When sanctified, these forces are driven away, and the apartment is filled with divine grace, which demons fear.
Sanctification 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 tenants swear less among themselves, but maintain peaceful relations that help 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 from the tenants in relation to each other. In addition, during the consecration of the home, all the owners and residents are asked for a blessing from God for a long and happy life.
