Is it possible for pregnant women in the church?
There are arguments for and against visiting church during pregnancy. Priests are unanimous in their opinion. They claim that a pregnant woman is pure before God and there are no prohibitions on visiting God's temple.If there are no contraindications for health, the churchpregnant women can be visited Photo: Getty In the church, a woman can ask for health for her child, pray for a successful birth, put a candle on health. Also it is not forbidden to perform such actions:
- to apply for health for their relatives;
- to put candles for the dead relatives;
- order forty sorrows for health and rest;
- confess;
- to pass a baptismal ceremony if the woman is not baptized;
- to marry.
Pregnant can even become a godmother. Before agreeing to baptize a child, it is necessary to take into account your state of health, as it will take an hour to keep the baby on your hands. But on the question whether pregnant women can be in church without a headdress, the answer is definitely not. A woman should wear a shawl or hat.
When can I not visit a church?
There are situations when it is better for a woman to stay at home, namely:
If for medical reasons the pregnant womanbed rest is prescribed, then it cannot be violated. Someone from the relatives can go to the service. Also, you should not go to church if you are superstitious and worried that you may be jinxed. A pregnant woman is always welcome in church, even if the child was conceived out of wedlock. But you should visit the temple of God only if you feel well. If you feel even slightly unwell, stay at home.