A church lamp is considered one of the main symbols of a person’s unquenchable faith in God.
In ancient times, Christians illuminated dark caves with it, where local residents gathered to perform Divine services. There they hid from possible attacks from enemies and pursuers.
Later, lamps began to be used as decoration for churches and temples, as well as for various church sacraments.
In simple words, a lamp is a modified candle, the flame of which does not go out for a long time. Depending on the dimensions, methods of use and application, there are several types of lamps:
- table and wall;
- hanging - found only in churches and temples;
- extinguishable;
- inextinguishable (with continuous burning) - located near icons, relics of saints, revered shrines;
- for church processions - short candles of wide diameter are used, inserted into an oblong vessel, which promotes long and even burning;
- for home use.
The main components of the lamp are a paraffin reservoir, a stand of any shape, and a colored crystal glass on it. Red is used for Easter, blue or colorless is used during Lent, green is used daily.
The meaning of a church lamp
The smoldering lamp symbolizes the outlines of Divine light emanating from heaven. The luminous attributes of temples were never used for their intended purpose. They personify spirituality and make a believer think about the most intimate things.
Thinking begins about what has been done in this life and how much remains to be done, about the meaning of existence and the afterlife. At such moments, enlightenment comes, and all bad deeds are revealed, for which you must repent.
A lamp burning in front of the image of a saint means sincere gratitude to him for the forgiveness and salvation of the soul.
Cemetery lights mean a kind of prayer for forgiveness of the sins of the deceased. In a home setting, a lamp indicates observance of the rules of God's law.
It is worth noting:
You cannot approach the lamp with a bad mood and a closed heart. A person must be determined to communicate with God. What happens in the soul at this moment is considered especially valuable.
