"Children, we begin the lesson of the Law of God. Mrs. Anna, read the prayer for the beginning of the teaching. " Approximately this began the study of the knowledge of religious wisdom in the gymnasiums of tsarist Russia, when girls studied separately from boys, and Orthodoxy was at its height. And before the child entered the educational institution, his religious education involved mother, grandmother, aunts, elder sisters and godparents. In general, to teach the child the main prayers, the cross sign, bowing, reading the Bible and the rules of behavior in the temple entirely and completely placed on the female shoulders. And what about this issue now? Yes, faith awakens again and rises from the knees. There was even a union of the Russian and foreign Orthodox churches, and Catholic churches and Islamic mosques were never closed at all. However, modern women have long ceased to teach their children religious education, and they themselves hardly know how to behave properly in the church. Well, we will resurrect the customs of our ancestors, and we will start from the very beginning.
Basic rules of behavior in the temple
First, let's talk about the behavior in the temple in general, regardless of which confession it belongs to. And the Orthodox Church, and the Catholic or Buddhist temple, and the synagogue, and the mosque - all this is primarily the house of God. Therefore, when you come there, you must observe a certain set of rules common to all these places. Namely:
- Politely and respectfully treat servants and believers;
- To talk in a whisper or in a half-voice, so as not to interfere with the prayers;
- Have a modest and neat appearance, that is, no make-up on the face, and a dress (namely a dress or skirt and blouse, not trousers) of proper length. Not necessarily to the heels, but also not such, that, mum do not grieve, the priest is hardly covered. On the head, a woman must always wear a wide scarf or scarf, completely hiding her hair.
And although, in Catholicism, the latter is not so fundamental as in other religions. And still, if you do not want to get into a delicate situation, stick to all the above rules. And now let's talk about how to behave in an Orthodox or Catholic church and other churches, more.
How to behave in the church - go to the Orthodox church
Going to the temple and standing in front of his door, you need to cross himself and make a bow in the belt. To be baptized is correct so. The large, index and middle fingers of the right hand are put together straight, and the ring finger and little finger are bent and pressed to the palm of your hand. Then, folded in trperostriya straight fingers touch first to the forehead, then to the abdominal area above the navel, and then to the right and to the left shoulder. After that, the hand is lowered and bowed. So you need to do 3 times. The same is done by going into the porch (hallway), to the main part of the temple and before the icons. To the latter, one should put a lip in one of the lower edges, and then put a candle.
Rules of conduct in the Orthodox Church in the service
They pray in the Orthodox church standing, you can sit only the elderly and sick, and even during confession. And when the gospel is read, it is forbidden to walk and talk even in a whisper. If you are late for the service and want to put a candle, then either wait for the end of the service, or ask other people to put it on. And in any case, do not try to squeeze into the desired place through the crowd of worshipers themselves. This, at least, is impolite. You can leave the church only after the service is over, and you will be attached to the cross in the hands of the priest.
How to behave in the Catholic Church?
The rules of behavior in the Catholic church are somewhat different. They also crossed at the entrance, but they do it with their entire palm and from the left to the right shoulder. And before the sign of the cross, they put their fingers into the burial chamber with water for washing them. During the service, Catholics sit on benches or kneel.
How to behave in a Buddhist temple, a mosque and a synagogue?
But what are the basic rules of behavior in a Buddhist temple, a mosque and a synagogue. When entering any of these temples, the sign of the cross does not work, because the data of the religion of Christ are not considered by God. Also, at the entrance to the Buddhist temple and the mosque, you should take off your shoes, as there are very clean carpets there. In the synagogue, this is not necessary.
Here, perhaps, and all the basic rules how to behave in this or that church. Stick to them, and then no one can accuse you of tactlessness.