Funeral (9 days) - the next mandatory step after the burial.Although it originated in the Christian religion, all adhere to this tradition.So how to spend 9 days of commemoration?What are the features of the ritual?
memorial service
If the deceased was a Christian, you definitely need to go to the temple.It is believed that at this time the soul can still visit the places of his earthly habitat.It is to finish the work that people did not have time to spend in his lifetime.With someone says goodbye, someone asks for forgiveness.Prayer service held at this time for all the church traditions, helps calm the soul, its union with God.
desirable to wake (9 days) and relatives began to inquire of the Lord.In short prayer should ask the Almighty for forgiveness of the sins of the deceased, placing it in the kingdom of heaven.It has always been part of the rite.In the temple, put a candle of remembrance of the soul.For this a special place.If you do not know, talk to a minister of the church.But usually you can define yourself.The platform for the memorial candles has a rectangular shape (all the rest - round).Around the printed text of the prayer.Take the time to read it.
What do wake 9 days?
In Christianity, described in some detail the path of the soul to the Lord.For the first days of the angels show her what life in Paradise.The ninth is also the time to say, exam.The soul stands before the Lord, which determines its fate.It is believed that sinners are afraid to suffer, and finally realized how foolishly they wasted their strength.The righteous may also suffer from ignorance, whether their way of life approved by God.Help the soul of the deceased is essential during this period.Relatives of his prayers may help her cleanse and get "pass" in Paradise.
in the Christian tradition wake 9 days are considered very important, as this is the last duty, the final stage of the earthly existence of the soul.After the Lord detect her in Heaven or Hell, to help her live almost unable.Clerics say that the 9 days - it is almost a holiday!Since that time, the soul finds its shelter.It is necessary to pray to her stay in that world was comfortable.
Funeral dinner service in the church, going to the cemetery - it's mostly for the relatives.And those who want to express their respect for the deceased and his family members are invited to the memorial dinner.Spend it modestly.Prepare a first, second and compote.In Christianity, the failure to take any sorts of appetizers and salads, no alcohol.Tradition with a hundred grams of bread and a piece appeared in very difficult times, when there was no other way to relieve tension.Now drinking alcohol at the funeral is not necessary, and the church is not welcomed.
From the "excesses" is allowed only pastries.So, usually made cakes or buns and serve.Everything must take place quietly and modestly.It is not an indicator of poverty.Rather, in such a way it demonstrates the recognition of the impermanence of all of the physical to the spiritual.At the table, all wishing to speak, to express his sorrow, to share the belief that the soul will go to heaven, just to remember the man who recently passed away.
Remembrance feast
But lunch is now satisfied by no means all.Some people do not have the time, others do not want the hassle.The Church does not insist on strict observance of this particular tradition.Eating together is quite permissible to replace a treat.What it is?You need to prepare a meal that is appropriate and convenient to treat people without an invitation to the house, and so hold a wake 9 days.What handing out?Typically, cookies and candy.The easiest option - to buy the necessary in the store.It is recommended to bake cakes or cookies themselves.It is believed that such actions you express greater respect to the deceased.Deal may be prepared to work in the yard grandmothers and baby.
How to calculate the right time?
With this, people often get confused.It is best to turn to the Father, who read the burial service of the deceased.It helps to understand the timing, it will tell you what day of that mark.Due to the importance of the soul need to know exactly when to wake 9 days.How to count yourself?The first is the day when the person died.From it, and you need to count.The soul after death, begins his journey to the Kingdom of Angels.Help her to need it in the ninth day (and before).Do not miss any deadlines, even if the death occurred before midnight.The first day - the date of death.Important then is the third, ninth and fortieth day.Calculate they need to be written once and not to forget.These are the dates that must be noted.
who to invite to the wake
Family members and friends - these are the people who must participate in a sad meal.They themselves know it.Souls need to meet and support each other in grief.However, 9 days after the commemoration of death - it is an event, which account without an invitation.Missed chase someone who wanted to take part in it, even if it's totally strangers.The logic is this: the more people will pray for the salvation of the soul of the deceased, the easier it is to get it to Paradise.So banish someone unacceptable, even sinful.
Try to treat more people.And if at the memorial dinner invite all optional, it is possible to distribute sweets to everyone you meet on this day.Strictly speaking, the event invited Missed.People should ask when it will take place (and in general, it is planned or not).For convenience, most of the organizers themselves take responsibility and call up all those who have expressed a desire to remember the deceased.
Do I go to the cemetery
Strictly speaking, funeral 9 days do not include a trip to the list of indispensable activities.The Church believes in the churchyard lie the mortal remains, which have special significance.Encouraged to campaign in the temple of prayer.But usually people themselves want to visit the last resting place dear man.There bring flowers and candy.Thus, like to pay tribute to the deceased.But it is important for the living than for the dead.
In no case do not need to carry alcohol in the cemetery.It is strictly forbidden by the Church!If you decide that you definitely need to visit the cemetery on that day, then take care of the appropriate clothing.Dresses must be modest, not flashy.Have a funeral symbolism is also desirable.Women tie mourning kerchiefs.Men can wear a dark jacket.If it's hot, then on the left forearm tied black scarves.
How to prepare the house for the wake?
this day lit the lamps, put on the prominent picture of the deceased to the funeral ribbon.Mirrors do not cover the costs.This is done only until the body is in the house.Of course, in this day decided to include music, watch funny movies and programs.
icon Before you can put a glass of water and bread as a sign of the help of the soul, located in the journey of the world is unknown.It is desirable that the house was setting rigor.If you invite people to dinner, then pobespokoytes their convenience.Typically, the floor clean carpet, so you can walk around the house in shoes.Still need to put the photographs of the deceased near a small vase or bowl.There will put money.This is done in the case when it comes to many people, including external to the household.They may wish to donate a certain amount of the monument.And to give money to relatives is not always convenient.
