How to use Church oil

Traditionally, Church the oil used in the Orthodox churches as an integral part of the sacrament of unction. Usually, this ritual is called extreme Unction, because his conduct is necessary to gather seven priests. Today, the Church oil is used by believers for different purposes and at home.

Instruction

1. In case of serious illness or sudden illness, visit the Orthodox Church and follow the rite of the sacrament of unction in which the Church necessarily used oil. Going to Church, bring a dish of wheat, and then during the ceremony the priest himself will establish a vessel with a Church oilm in a container already filled with grain there. During the Sacrament of Holy unction the priest will call on you God's grace for a speedy healing from emotional and physical illnesses, as well as the absolution of committed without malice sins.
2. After adding to the bowl with the wheat of red wine associated with the blood of Christ, pick up the lit candle and watch as the priest brought on a dish with grain sticks sticks and seven candles. When the priest reads believe on this ritual of prayer and anoint you forehead, cheeks, arms and chest, be sure to ask him for remaining after the ordinances of the Church oil, which you then can use already at home, in the occurrence or aggravation of any diseases or babies.
3. Bring out of the temple not only oil, but wheat, in which is inserted a container of this oilmeters, as now the priests have not burn all used in the Sacrament of Holy unction items, and are willing to give them to parishioners at the personal request. As a rule, in the statutes of the Orthodox churches is not written, how to use Church oil at home, but the priests are allowed to smear with oil the sore spots, even people who for some reason have not passed the ritual of Holy Unction.
4. If the Sacrament of anointing does not have an effect on you immediately after leaving the Orthodox Church, do not despair. Use brought from the temple oil, to heal, to get relief during a severe illness, innate powers of the body for easy transfer of the disease. In the evenings, after prayer, find the best use of Church oil, lubricating them sore spots.
5. When your baby cries for no reason, smear him with oil, whisky and forehead, and in the case of whims due to painful teething, apply a little Church oil on his mouth or gums. Often Church oilsanctified on the relics of saints are sold directly to churches, and while applying this oil for healing after buttering them sick say a prayer in honor of the Saint, asking for his help.