Men's Orthodox rings: varieties, rules for choosing and wearing

Men's Orthodox rings are considered to be not just original jewelry, but the true protection of a believer. However, it is worth realizing that help from above is determined not by the beauty of the ring and the power of prayer, but by sincere faith and attitude towards God.

The history of the male ring began 6,000 years ago. For a long time, finger jewelry was considered purely masculine and endowed with a certain meaning. The ring was a distinctive symbol of high officials. And also decorations served as seals and passes to closed communities. For Christians, finger jewelry had a religious message.

For the first time Christian symbolism appeared on rings in Byzantium... In Russia, the tradition of wearing rings with the guise of saints was strengthened in the Orthodox era of Prince Vladimir. The princes wore protective rings with the image of St. George the Victorious or holy warriors as a sign of strength, courage and courage. And Christian rings with the inscription "Save and Preserve" were initially used by the Orthodox as wedding rings. They were modest in appearance and had a sacred purpose - they reminded of the marriage vow pronounced before God.

For many centuries, it was possible to become the owner of an Orthodox ring only in the monastery shops. But in the 19th century, products appeared everywhere in various jewelry retail outlets. The variety of men's rings is not too great, although there is a tendency to constant growth. Modern jewelers offer to buy products for every taste.

There are many varieties of Orthodox rings, among them there are rings with the images of saints, engraved quotes from the Bible, the names of patrons. Often, products with this design are bought by people who associate themselves with the Orthodox religion at the cultural level., or not at all religious.

For such people, rings with Orthodox prayer and church symbols are, first of all, an attractive decoration. The most famous Christian jewelry is engraved with the words "Save and Preserve". Many believers tend to think that such an accessory can replace an icon, although this is a wrong idea. But simple words of prayer carry powerful energy, so you can believe in their benefit and help in maintaining the purity of thoughts.

Orthodox rings are different:

• materials of manufacture - gold, silver, iron;
• design - decoration with stones, enamel inserts;
• appointment - for a wedding ceremony, for men, women, children;
• design - exclusive images and inscriptions.

Church seals are often complemented by tiny icons, braided patterns, and the like. Jewelry with prayer is equally often chosen by both women and men. There are graceful, miniature options and large rings with massive decor to choose from.

Wedding rings with the words "Save and Preserve" should be considered separately as an integral part of a sacred rite and a symbol of eternal devotion and true love. A finger is intended for them, on which a wedding ring is worn. Often, two ritual items are put on the ring finger together.

The rings intended for children are little distinguishable from "adults", except perhaps in size. Most often, parents purchase silver rings for their heirs with an engraving "Save and Preserve" or with other prayers. Silver is perfect for children.The precious metal does not rust, is resistant to damage and does not cause allergies in contact with the skin. For children's fingers, this is ideal.

As a gift for a dear person, you can choose a meaningful Orthodox male ring. Besides the design, it is important to correctly size the jewelry. When choosing the width of the accessory, you need to take into account the length of the fingers and their shape. For not very long male fingers, it is better not to pick up wide products. There should be a distance of at least 1 cm from the edge of the ring to the joint.

It should be borne in mind that it is recommended to try on rings in the daytime, since there is a slight swelling of the fingers in the evening... For the same reason, rings do not gain in heat. Freezing weather is also not a good time to try on a ring. Otherwise, you can make the wrong choice, and the product will not fit.

With regard to materials, it is believed that it is silver that has the greatest protective power. And if an accessory is made of it with the prayer "Our Father", "Save and save" and others, the ring can be attributed to charms that protect against evil spirits and human envy. The rings must be consecrated in the church in order to give even more power and in difficult times to rely on their help and God's mercy.

An Orthodox prayer ring is not a simple decoration, but a real identification of faith. It is best to purchase it from a church shop or jewelry store. You should refrain from buying such products from your hands so as not to purchase a thing with negative energy.

In addition, it is not recommended to buy products that combine different metals. There is no need to take a Christian ring as a standard piece of jewelry - it is a kind of amulet, endowed with power, requiring respect and respect. It is advisable to wear the ring without removing it, and try not to lose it.

Religion occupies a special niche in the lives of many people, therefore, often Christian rings can be seen on the hands of men of various professions and social status. Usually, the amulet is worn on the finger every day, but some believers wear the adornment only on church holidays.

The prayer inscription is endowed with remarkable power, which a person feeds on faith, which means that the product must be worn according to church laws.

But the ring is a reminder of the Lord, a hint that everything is in his hands, and you need to keep the faith in any situation. And also the Orthodox ring does not exempt from wearing a cross and is not a substitute for it. A believer should always have a cross on his chest.

You can wear an Orthodox ring on either finger. It is even allowed to put on many rings at once. But we must not forget that jewelry with an Orthodox design is not just a decoration. This is a miniature shrine, which must be treated with care.

If a saint is depicted on the ring, the accessory is supposed to be worn with the face turned towards you. The same goes for the words of the prayer. The important thing is not exactly where the prayer ring is worn, but that wearing it does not bring physical and moral discomfort. Decoration should be a joy and make better not only the image, but also the mood in the soul.