tell the world that are now husband and wife, young exchanging wedding rings.It rings, because their shape symbolizes the timeless feel and stability of relations linking this pair.And they are precious because they must indicate the value of sense for both lovers.
Homeland custom to give a ring as a sign of his desire to marry and bear the burden of the future wife was considered ancient Egypt.The ring is not very often gave the bride and her parents.This custom has changed a lot.Now, put a ring on his hand the future spouse.But on the hand wearing a wedding ring, it is still a controversial issue.
In ancient Europe, visited by almost a wedding ring on every finger of both hands.It is adorned and the thumb and forefinger, and even a little finger.Over time, the Catholic families, the question of whether, on which finger and which hand to wear a wedding ring, undecided.He began to wear on the ring (fourth) finger of the left hand (this is explained by the proximity to the heart).
Which hand wearing a wedding ring in Russia
Since ancient times in Russia put an engagement ring on the finger of his right hand, as it was believed that a husband or wife - is the right hand of her husband.Going through life hand in hand, they are a sign that emphasizes it should be right.
A ring finger was chosen by chance, too: on the settled view of Christianity before it passes through the main energotok toward the heart.How to stop this energotoka him put on the ring.It supposedly does not dissipate owner heartfelt passion, does not allow the change in love.
Orthodox Christians adopted this tradition, we emphasize that the right - means "right".Therefore, in what hand wear a wedding ring, not even a question.Just on the right!
Which hand wearing a wedding ring?It is not a dogma but a personal choice
If you look at the old pictures, you can see that on the ring finger is often worn two rings.And if the wedding ring, as a rule, was smooth, the second was a small stone.Ring with a stone darilos at the time of engagement, when the groom made a formal proposal to the bride.And if she agreed, then it is worn on the ring finger ring, a gift from a loved one.
usually husband wore on his hand a silver wedding ring, and his wife - gold.When exchanging rings during a wedding the groom a gold ring and vowed fidelity, and the bride gave the silver ring as a sign of maiden purity.
way, a divorce in Russia may also be wearing a wedding ring - a sign of old feelings, however, on his left hand.Also sometimes wear rings and widowers who survived his "soul mate."
Today, strict regulations on what hand wearing a wedding ring, does not exist.Not all families create the couple married in the church.Therefore, everyone has the right to choose a more suitable option of wearing the ring.The main thing is to love, exchanging rings, remember: this rite binds them for life!
