The Lord rarely intervenes during physical processes. But when it comes to human illness, thanks to sincere prayers, a miracle can happen that no one expects. We are complex beings, having physical and mental nature, influencing each other. Exposure to the soul can also heal the body. That is precisely what unification is directed to. What it is?
Not the last ritual
Do not be afraid of this kind of church sacrament . This rite is performed in the modern church not only over the dying. Any person suffering from physical or mental illness can participate in the sacrament. The subtle interaction between body and soul, by the grace of the Lord, allows one to achieve bodily improvement. But this is by no means a magical rite. Therefore, help from the Creator is provided to an unbeliever only as an exception to help him come to God.
Gospel validity
This sacrament was taught to people in the gospel, and there is evidence that the apostles practiced it. In the early Christian times, this was not yet formalized as a special rite, but was used quite widely. Today we practice this, calling this action nothing more than unification. What does it mean? What does the cathedral have to do with it? This means that several fathers are going to (ideally there should be 7), they pray for the health of the patient (but more often for several patients).
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However, the participation of several priests is not always possible. In this case, the sacrament is conducted by one father, especially often such a need arises in rural areas where there are not enough priests. In the city, moreover, unification takes place in the church. As a rule, it is appointed for the time of posts. Parishioners learn about the date and are specially pre-recorded. Then they come to the temple, if possible before this they fast, if the nature of the disease allows.
Clearer name
The term has a synonym that describes the rite more clearly. Unction - what is it in practice? Anointing with oil over which they prayed. Or bare blessing. Thus, the sacrament is that a person prays with the priests for the healing of the body and soul. Then the sick are anointed with a special consecrated oil. It is believed that the sacrament forgotten by weakness is forgiven in the sacrament. God cannot be deceived, therefore, healthy people who want to “write off” sins will only be condemned.
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Unction is the first aid to the human soul. The prayers remind you that the sorrows and illnesses on Earth are normal, and you need to patiently endure them so that God makes them useful for the soul. However, believers hope for miracles, often by faith they receive significant relief or healing in general. You probably saw icons with a lot of jewelry attached to them? This is thanks to people who returned their health through prayers in front of an icon.
So, you are getting ready, you will be unified. What does this mean in practice? It is advisable to forgive everyone on the eve, reconcile with the offended, and confess. This will allow you to come to the sacrament with a calm heart and hope for a miracle from the Creator. He is ready to help us many and only waits until we open the heart of His love, and the mind - His wisdom.