Is it possible to be a cross during menstruation

Any church ceremony conducted according to certain rules. Many women know that is not desirable to visit the temple in the critical days. But on the question of whether to be a cross, during menstruation, there is no clear answer. Therefore it is necessary to understand why some priests are allowed while others are opposed to parishioners with menses during child baptism.

From the history

The Old Testament states that women during the menstrual discharge is unclean. Therefore, it was impossible to touch the people and things, which are then also considered unclean. But scientists attribute this to the fact that the rule is more concerned with sanitary norms and not divine precepts. In the desert it was necessary to avoid any risk of infection and other diseases.

At the beginning of the birth of Christianity (the first 500 years), there were no restrictions in this regard. The female half of the population was free to go to the temple and participate in the ceremonies. Later clergy changed their point of view, starting Do not allow girls in the sacred places for bleeding.

It is known that the temple can not shed blood. But in the absence of modern methods of personal hygiene menstruation could still get on the floor. Many known Priests not support such an approach. They believed that the divine principle in man at any time of life. So you can not put out a woman from church during menstruation. But more discussions flared up around it baby christening.

modern approach

How to conduct baptisms decided individually. The particular church organization has the right to establish rules of conduct for their members on the basis of their own interpretation of Scripture.

Therefore, the priest's answer about whether you can be during the month of the cross in a church will be positive and the other negative.

The Catholic Church has long been abolished outdated prohibitions. Menstruation is associated with "impure" just conservatives.

Opinion father:

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"Today, a woman is easier to observe good personal hygiene. So I do not see any reason that would prohibit attend the temple and participate in worship during the month. "

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This information gives the other priest:

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"Why can not baptize with monthly child or go to the temple? All this is a common historical misunderstanding. I believe that the natural processes in the body simply can not defile the man. This can be done only sinful deeds. Therefore it is not prohibited to enjoy a full life of the Church. "

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Useful tips for baptism during menstruation

To eliminate any doubt, it is necessary to enter the woman follows:

1. Consult with the priest who will perform the rite of baptism. The priest may completely ban being in a temple, or simply eliminate touching shrines (the child will keep someone else).
2. Whenever possible, postpone the event. But it is possible situation where a priest baptize the child will resolve completely with the participation of women. Everything will depend on the specific arrival and explanations of the Scriptures.

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Orthodox exceptions

Because of the Bishops' Meeting, which took place in 2015, the church formally enshrine the right to abstain from communion between female purification.
Therefore, the discussion whether a monthly walk to the christening in the church, has been solved. Visiting the temple is allowed, but with the participation in rituals can be a problem. But there are exceptions, according to which the baptized child during menstruation may be:

• when mortal danger;
• at prolonged bleeding due to illness.

Future godmother should consider this and to examine its cycle. If the monthly went ahead of schedule or last longer than usual, blame the women in it. Much worse, if a person knows in advance the impossibility of participation in the sacrament, but still she agrees.

How to proceed

If the child's christening date falls on the month, but you can not select a different date, you can simply burn the cross. Also christened boy its presence is optional. A woman should understand that it is much more important than its future participation in the child's life, and not on the presence of the sacrament.

Yet we should not forget one important point. If you do not know whether it is possible to baptize a child with a monthly, then there are doubts about the readiness to meet its future obligations to the child. Godparents, who do not go to church and do not comply with regulations, can not help a child in spiritual matters.

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What can not be christened during menstruation

When godmother began menstruation, can not conceal the fact. Give up this role is not necessary, therefore, to explain the child's parents because of the impossibility of its appearance in the temple.

And you can not hide it from the priest. Practice shows that some priests make concessions, given the man's desire to help a child in spiritual formation.

If a woman conceals the fact of bleeding, it hurts not only yourself, but also your baby. A dishonest person is unable to perform the function regarding child support and spiritual development. But lately, christenings are reduced to the usual formalities, where everything ends. A godfathers and mothers do not fulfill their obligations.

Orthodox opinion

In the study of the views of clerics found different information on the subject.

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Priest Nicholas Karow:

"A woman should not forbid to attend church and participate in the ceremonies because of bleeding arise not her fault. all existing rules of hygiene importantly take. "

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about. Arkady:

"All issues are discussed with a spiritual mentor. Baptize a child during menstruation is not desirable, so it is sacrament of move to another date. "

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prot. Vladimir Golovin:

"It is wrong to say that something is forbidden during menstruation women. These days, they simply exempt from other stresses, including the temple and worship. And you can not use the word "evil" because of menstruation women represent the main mission from God. "

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There is no definite answer to the question whether it is possible to cross from monthly to baptize the child. But the Orthodox Church is not advised to participate in the sacraments during the critical days. Godparents - this responsible mission. These people need to engage in the spiritual education of the child and lead by example. It is therefore necessary to abide by all the rules. And when in doubt, should seek advice from the priest.