Rites of Radunitsa

Radunitsa is a holiday after Easter , when dead people are commemorated. On this day, it is customary to go to the cemetery and take refreshments to departed relatives. This ceremony on Radunitsa symbolizes a certain communication with the dead people. By the way, the food left on the grave is a relic of paganism and is best left to the needy.

Rites and rituals on Radunitsa

There is one ancient rite, which, according to the healers, helps the soul to live peacefully in another world. To conduct it, you need to take 12 church candles and light their houses near the photograph of the deceased person. Without taking his eyes off the picture, it is worth to cross himself and say three times the plot:

"Lord, have mercy upon the soul of your sinful slave (s) (the name of the deceased), do not leave him (her) to tear the demons and devils of the damned, do not let the combustible into the cauldron, be merciful and forgive her all sins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen".

The candles must be extinguished and placed on the same day in the church for the repose.

You can conduct a magical rite on Radunitsa to cause a prophetic dream from the dead people. For this you need to come to the grave, bow and say these words:

"Radunitsa, Fomina week, the day of all the deceased I call for helpers. Please give me a prophetic dream. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Another famous rite and conspiracy to Radunitsa helps to improve the financial situation. Thanks to the ritual, there is a certain appeal to deceased relatives and friends that they help in solving financial problems and contribute to enrichment. On this day, you need to buy different treats and come to church before the service. Brought goodies should be put in a special basket for alms, which is usually set for the eve. In the temple you need to put 12 candles for the peace of the loved ones. Each time, lighting an candle, it is important to say these words:

"Hope, O Lord, the soul of your deceased servant (name)."

Then it is recommended to read the funeral prayer. For the Mass, note should be given to all people who were mentioned. It is important to light a large candle at the memorial service, so that at the end of it there remains a cinder. It must be brought home and lit near any icon. After that, it is necessary to get a picture of any relative, who was mentioned today, and ask him for help.