Who in church should I light a candle for health and peace: which saint and how correctly?

The Orthodox faith honors traditions that have been observed for many centuries. Any temple guest always lights a candle for himself and his loved ones.

Fire is God's light that warms humanity. How to correctly light a candle for health and peace, which icon to turn to - read about all the nuances below.

The significance of this tradition

A candle is a symbolic object that stores Divine light. First of all, they light a candle to the Lord, the Mother of God or the Holy Apostles.

They buy a wax symbol in the temple, the money from the purchase is a sacrifice that a person gives voluntarily for the needs of the church.

Important! The main thing is sincerity. Giving a gift with a callous soul is a great sin.

The burning fire symbolizes infinity. The words of a person are like a parcel to the Kingdom of Heaven, favor towards God and his companions.

The fire rushes upward, meaning that all souls are eternal. Thoughts should be directed to the Almighty.

Traditionally, candles are lit before a service or during a break between prayers. Pushing towards candlesticks is a sign of bad taste and disrespect.

Fire transmitted from a burning candle to another. Do not use your own matches or lighter to start the fire.

How to light a candle for good health?

It is worth praying to the Almighty, Jesus Christ and the Mother of God for health. People suffering from serious illnesses and their relatives turn to Saint Panteleimon the healer.

You can ask St. Anna to give you a child; infertile diseases are cured by prayers to the Righteous Fathers.

A candle is lit for any Saint, give preference to your patron. You can approach any stand; avoid rectangular pedestals.

To avoid mistakes, follow these step-by-step steps:

Buy a candle at the store.
Approach the icon and cross yourself.
Light the fire, melt the other end to place in a candlestick.
Cross yourself, read the “Our Father” twice.
Mentally ask God or the Holy Saint for healing.

Advice! Pray for health to Matrona of Moscow or Saint Seraphim. Ask for a miracle sincerely, believe in the help of the Almighty powers.

Where to put for repose?

They pray for repose in front of the funeral pedestal, which is usually located in the corner. On it stands the crucifixion of Christ the Savior. There are lamps on the sides, and there is a special pocket for notes.

After purchasing a candle, go to the candlesticks:

Cross yourself 2 times, looking at the Crucifixion of the Lord.
Come over to the lamps, light your candle.
Install it to a free cell. Observe safety precautions, there must be a distance between candles, avoid contact with neighboring ones.
Tell“Rest, O Lord, the soul of Thy departed (name),” read the prayer words.
If you need to pray for several people, repeat the steps and light more candles if necessary. You can leave one burning object for all the souls of the dead.
Cross yourself, bow, make room at the funeral table.

The table on which the fire burns for the dead is called kanun. It differs in appearance.

Do not pray for a living person near the eve, there is a chance of causing damage. Leave a memorial note in a special box or wooden box.

If There is no funeral pedestal in the temple, turn to any icon.

One candle can be lit for several people, the main thing is not to forget to mention all the names in the note and in the prayer address. Candles can be placed on any side.

What else can you light candles for?

God accepts a person in his temple with any needs. They light a candle for the remission of sins, but there is no need to confess at this moment.

You can ask the Saints for wealth, family happiness and a speedy recovery.

Pray Only an Orthodox and baptized person can. God will hear any prayer. Light a candle at home and find solace.

During major church holidays, it is customary to light a fire at the head of the table during dinner.

Which icons should I turn to?

You can pray to any icon without restrictions. Choose the image of your Patron, Guardian Angel or the Almighty.

Cross yourself while looking at the icon, not at the clergyman. Seek help from the Holy Saints to alleviate suffering and ask for the fulfillment of desires.

Request	Who to pray to	How to ask for a request to be fulfilled
About recovery from a serious illness	Theotokos, Savior, Lord and His Saints	Pray, take holy water from the temple
About family well-being	Theotokos, Xenia of Petersburg, Saint Aviv and Samon, Saint Gury	Ask your husband for forgiveness, seek reconciliation
About getting rid of bad habits	Before the icon of the Mother of God “Inexhaustible Chalice”, Righteous John of Kronstadt, Great Martyr Boniface	Reading a prayer
Absolution	Any icon	Reading a prayer
About the health of an unbaptized child	Mother of God	Silently light a candle, you can’t speak
Before surgery	Healer Panteleimon, Holy Doctors Damian and Cosmas, Nicholas the Wonderworker	It is better to go through the rites of Confession and Communion, pray for the doctor, so that God will guide him during the operation
For success in business	To any Saint	Pray for successful completion of the transaction
About your health	Any icon	Praying in the first person
On the repose of the unbaptized	You can't pray	You can't pray

A pregnant woman can also light a candle and ask for the health of the unborn baby and a successful birth.

You cannot pray for deceased non-Orthodox and unbaptized people. Prayers are considered unworthy for suicidal people who have voluntarily taken their own lives.

Advice! Don't turn to God with petty desires. Ask for help in a pinch, thank Him for success in your affairs.

Fill each day with thoughts of the Divine presence in your life. May luck be on your side.