Orthodox rings

The ring itself can already be considered a talisman: primarily due to its shape. The circle is otherwise a sign of infinity. The material from which the ring was made also plays an important role. So, silverware has always been considered a symbol of purity. The article focuses on the Orthodox rings - a special form of this jewelry.

However, calling Orthodox rings “jewelery” is fundamentally wrong and even somewhat rude. Such rings are considered to be a kind of protective amulet that protects not only external negative influences, but also bad thoughts. With time, the rings began to be considered the same church symbol as the pectoral cross. And, of course, there is no talk of mysticism in this case.

However, clergymen for the most part do not support this idea, and for a number of reasons:

• First, the church treats all kinds of amulets very negatively.
• Secondly, only God can protect a person from harm and protect him from evil deeds, but not a ring.
• Thirdly, if every jewelry boutique can offer such “accessories” to choose from, then all the spiritual value of a thing is lost.

An important caveat: if the ring for the owner is only a symbol of faith and a reminder of it, then this does not go against religious norms.

There are many kinds of rings - among them are rings with the faces of saints, and with engraved biblical quotations, and with the names of patrons. They are often bought by people who associate themselves with Christianity on a cultural level, or who do not at all identify with religion. For them, this is, above all, a nice accessory.

Of course, neither such a relationship to the ring, nor its acquisition is not prohibited. But mainly this detail is intended to remind the believer of the Lord. They are acquired for themselves, close friends, relatives, and even for small children. Some believers, for their own reasons, do not want to wear a cross or somehow demonstrate their religiosity - a product with engraving on the inside can come to the rescue.

Although it was mentioned above about the skepticism of the servants of the altar to jewelry with Orthodox symbolism and even more to perceive them as a “protective mechanism”, one can come across real confirmation of such properties of rings.

The most common example is the loss or deterioration of the appearance of a product. It is believed that the ring "takes a hit", saving the host from illness or misfortune. It is curious that something similar is said if a cross is lost or darkened.

Orthodox rings differ:

• on the manufacture of materials - gold, silver, iron;

• by design - even such rings can be decorated with stones or enamel;

• by appointment - for the wedding ceremony, male, female, children;

• in the image and inscriptions - it is easy to find a ring with a prayer, a tiny icon, a woven pattern, etc.

It’s worth starting, perhaps, with the materials, because many are deluded: there is a perception that neither crosses nor Christian rings with gold symbols can be worn.

Silver is a special metal, and our ancestors knew about it. In addition to being endowed with extraordinary healing properties, it was often said about the powerful energy that the silver product accumulates in itself.

Gold has its advantages: it is a symbol of light and the sun, so it is rightfully considered the main material. But it cannot be said that he was honored more. Silver also paid tribute, and used it much more often. And the reason for this is the price.

One of the most widely known Orthodox rings is with the inscription “Save and Save.” Many people are of the opinion that it can replace the icon, but this is not at all the case. In simple words lies a powerful energy, and therefore you can believe that they help to preserve the purity of thoughts, reason, direct on the true path. This is the meaning of the “Save and Save” ring, but not in the accessory itself.

It is impossible to confuse wedding rings with wedding: if the latter can be considered as a decorative element, the former are designed exclusively to help in the conduct of the ceremony and become a symbol of love.

According to tradition, wedding rings should be different from husband and wife. The man wears gold, and the woman wears silver. No excesses and luxury are absolutely unacceptable: stones, two-color, any design tricks - all this will have to be left for another occasion. Registration should be the most unpretentious. True, one digression is possible: if you wish, you can engrave the name of the husband and wife or the wedding date.

By the way, although it is customary to wear wedding rings on the right hand, with wedding rings it is the opposite. The ancients believed that the path from the ringless finger of his left hand goes straight to the heart.

Prayer rings are also common. Prayers can be engraved different: the prayer of the tax collector, "Lord, have mercy," to the Virgin Mary. The meaning and purpose of such a ring is the conversion of the believer to God, the constant presence of the Most High next to a person. Prayer rings are often chosen by women - mainly because of their grace and miniature. However, it is impossible to divide such rings into strictly male and female ones.

Signet rings are more considered independent jewelery than the symbol of Christianity. Such products, as a rule, are richly decorated, combine several types of metal or precious stones. But they can also meet the Orthodox theme. Often there are seals with the faces of saints, crosses or angels.

Rings designed for children are not much different from "adults", except for size. Most often parents buy rings for their children with the same engraving “Save and Save” or with prayers. Of course, the decor on them is at a minimum, but this applies to almost any Orthodox rings.

For those who are accustomed to adhere to strict recommendations, you can give a couple of tips:

1. Rings with symbols can be bought at any jewelry store, but it would be good to do this in the church shop.

2. If you purchased jewelry with a prayer or a saint in a regular outlet, then you should go to church and consecrate the ring.

3. It is advisable to wear the ring constantly, removing only if necessary.

4. Unmarried men and unmarried girls, ideally should wear a ring on the index or middle finger.

5. There are some nuances for those who got married: although there is already a ring on your ring finger, it is completely acceptable to wear two rings on one finger. True, we are talking only about the rings with prayers.

But, by and large, these rules are loose, nowhere and not written by anyone. There is no rigid framework for wearing or purchasing rings. And this is right: what is important is not what finger is worn on the jewelry, and even more so - not its value or place of purchase, but the strength of the owner’s spirit and his thoughts.