Recently, not all spouses go through the wedding ceremony. But it is still important to observe a ceremony called the blessing of the young. The main participants in the events here are the bride and groom before the trip to the registry office and the bride's parents. Godparents of young people are often present. Parents at this moment give parting words and wish happiness to the new family.
It is necessary
- - towel;
- - the icon of the Mother of God;
- - the icon of the Savior.
Instructions
Step 1
More recently, the parents' blessing was obtained at the moment when the future groom came to the bride's house to ask her parents for her hand. Now the tradition has changed a little and the blessing is given after the groom has passed the pre-wedding tests and competitions.
Step 2
Blessing the young is a very important step. And it happens in a rather narrow circle. To do this, it is necessary to prepare a separate room in advance, where only the closest are invited. It is best if, in addition to the bride and groom, their parents and godparents are present there.
Step 3
For the ceremony of blessing, parents pick up pre-prepared icons. Perhaps they are stored in the family and passed on from generation to generation. Then they will be needed for the ceremony. The icon should depict the Most Holy Theotokos. An icon of Jesus Christ is taken for the groom. Although the church does not give special instructions on what kind of icons should be.
Step 4
Future newlyweds kneel in front of their parents on a special towel. Parents take the icons in their hands with their faces to the young and pronounce a blessing. This speech is delivered in free form. The main thing is that it comes from the soul of the parents. Parents can say parting words, wish happiness to the future family and the speedy birth of children.
Step 5
After the words have been spoken, the parents make the sign of the cross three times with icons in front of the young. Then the bride and groom must kiss the icons and cross themselves. The icons pass into the hands of the newlyweds and are hung in the red corner in their joint housing.
