How to wear the “Save and Preserve” ring correctly

Even if you are used to relying only on yourself in life and not relying on anyone’s help, you probably nevertheless purchased a special ring for yourself and your loved ones. We remember the important words written on this ring in the most difficult moments of life. And we repeat, like a spell, turning to the One who can accomplish the impossible: “Save and preserve”...

Do you have such jewelry, but have you lost faith in it? In vain! First of all, you should ask yourself: have you done everything necessary to make an ordinary accessory become a talisman? After all, a special ring requires special treatment.

What should the “Save and Preserve” ring be like?

Decoration and amulet are not the same thing! Let's figure out what is unique about the decoration that acquires and performs protective functions.

Where did you get this ring from?

The amulet ring comes to us in different ways. Most often we buy it ourselves. Such decorations are sold both in stores and in church shops. Regardless of the place of sale, such rings may look the same. But their capabilities will be different!

• ring, purchased at church, Can immediately put on and wear constantly, without doubting his strength.
• Purchased in the shop the product is needed first consecrate in church. Otherwise it will not have any power.

And if you got a ring as a gift? In this case, his previous fate is important.

IMPORTANT! Don't wear someone else's ring! Especially if it was on the human body for a long time. If the amulet is new and has been worn little, then you can accept it as a gift and wear it without fear.

Is metal important?

Silver is traditionally considered the best metal for making amulet.

However today other metals are also used, including alloys, and even precious stones.

It is only important to consecrate it in an Orthodox church before using it and wear it with faith.

A talisman is a ring that is treated in a special way

So that the accessory is not just a decoration, but an effective and powerful amulet, special rules must be followed. If you use it just as another decoration, then you don’t need to follow any rules.

Which finger should I put it on?

Without faith - for anyone!

If you do not consider yourself a believing Orthodox Christian, then you can wear this ring on any finger as you see fit. Is it true, in this case it has no power. And it is just an ordinary decoration.

Orthodox Christians wear it with meaning

Orthodox Christians have a different opinion on this matter. The fact is that, making the sign of the cross, believers put together 3 fingers of their right hand: thumb, index and middle. Therefore, for the protection of the most the best place is one of these fingers.

Although no There are also no special prohibitions on the left hand as a place of wearing..

Some nuances

However, everything is more complicated. Usually They believe that you can’t put a ring on your ring finger. Because it is meant to be worn as a wedding ring. This approach not entirely true. You can do this.

But if a person has not yet married, then only if if he (or she) has received the sacrament of baptism and religiously fulfills all the commandments.

REFERENCE! After the wedding, you can freely put the amulet on one of the three “classic” fingers, or wear it on one finger with the wedding finger.

How about a pendant - is it possible?

Ordinary jewelry is sometimes worn as stylish, original pendants. But whether it is possible to use an Orthodox accessory in the same way, and even for it to be a real amulet, is another question.

Basically, wear the amulet as a pendant on a chain not forbidden. Although the main place for constant wearing is those fingers of the right hand, which the believer folds, making the sign of the cross.

IMPORTANT! Many clergy say that it is perfectly acceptable to use the ring as a pendant. After all, Orthodox believers have their own strength, and this accessory complements and multiplies it.

If there is true faith, then a person can wear it the way he wants. It’s just important not to attach it together with the cross - on the same chain. It's better to buy another one for him.

A ring for life?

Yes this is true! They wear the ring constantly without taking it off. This accessory is unique since it serves as a talisman provided that true faith is present in the soul.

Constant wearing makes it possible to use the powerful invisible force that this Orthodox accessory exudes.. A force that protects a person and helps him in all his affairs and endeavors.

And this ring, being always in sight, reminds a person of the Lord, of his power and omniscience. That in any situation we must continue the path to righteousness, always maintaining faith, even if it is very difficult.