All baptized believers wear a pectoral cross around their necks. He is a symbol of adherence to the Christian faith, as well as the protector of the owner. I have heard a lot of various prohibitions associated with the cross. But, it is worthwhile to understand this carefully. Because much of what the people say is superstition, and the church does not approve of it.
Therefore, I suggest that you right now deal with these very prohibitions about the pectoral cross, in order to know what you need to believe, and which “not allowed” you should just ignore.
The pectoral cross, as I said, is an attribute associated with the Sacrament of Baptism, and it does not associated with ordinary decorative crosses that people often just buy for beauty in store. It is worth remembering that decorative ornaments are just for beauty, they cannot bear absolutely any spiritual load, and are not a talisman for the person wearing them. To actually receive protection from the cross, it is necessary to illuminate it in the church.
Now let's move on to the prohibitions and superstitions that are associated with the cross.
The cross cannot be worn on a chain
This is not true, which was, apparently, invented by people who are not able to afford to purchase the chain. In general, the tighter the pectoral cross holds, the better. And on what exactly it will hang, the church does not put certain restrictions or permissions. This is a personal matter for each person. If they start to tell you something about this, just do not pay attention. Let people wear crosses the way they like, if you want to wear it on a chain - that's your right!
The cross cannot be worn over clothing
Yes, but this is true. The cross is called a cross, and it should fit to your body. This is your personal thing, a talisman, a symbol of your faith, so you can't flaunt it.
The cross cannot be given
Well, it is clear that you cannot give your cross to anyone and exchange with anyone for another. But, for example, before the baptism of a child, it is the godparents who give the cross. It is allowed that someone else also donated the cross, here the most important thing is to properly consecrate it. I would like to point out about the exchange of crosses. In the old days, it was quite a common ritual that people performed in order to become brothers and sisters in Christ. They don't do that anymore.
The cross found on the street cannot be taken away
And here you are! If you find someone else's cross, it cannot pose any danger to you, because it is a shrine. However, it is not recommended to wear it. It is best to take it to the church, well, or place it somewhere near the icon for storage.
You cannot wear someone else's pectoral cross
It is possible if it is a gift from a loved one and is consecrated in the church.
You can't wear a cross with a crucifix
You can and should! The most important symbol of Christianity is the crucifixion. By the way, the crucifixion should not be towards the body, but necessarily outward.
Unsanctified cross cannot be worn
In principle, you can wear it, but it will be just a decorative piece. But you will not get any protection from him. It doesn't matter what the cross you are going to wear is made of - wood, gold, ordinary metal, it must first be consecrated and then worn correctly.
Now we have put everything in its place, I hope the information was useful to you. And don't believe superstitions!
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