Why Lose A Pectoral Cross: Signs And Superstitions, What To Do After Loss

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What does the loss of a pectoral cross mean: signs and opinions of the church

Every Christian wears a cross, which was worn at his baptism, as a symbol of his faith. According to the rules, you cannot take it off, but it happens that a person loses it against their will, which is often accompanied by fears due to many superstitions. Why lose a pectoral cross - how such an event is interpreted by folk signs, and what to do in such a case.

What does it mean to lose a pectoral cross: signs and superstitions

According to popular beliefs, in order to correctly interpret the loss of the cross, the following nuances must be taken into account.

Temporary circumstances:

• The cross is lost in the evening or at night - conflict situations await a person.
• The loss happened in the morning - old problems have a chance to be resolved.
• Losing the cross before any important event - serious obstacles may arise on the way to it.

Gender and age of the person who lost the cross:

• For an elderly person, such an event portends loneliness and poverty.
• For a child - a painful condition and lack of understanding with parents.
• If an unmarried girl has lost the cross, her future marriage may be unsuccessful, fraught with many difficulties.

• For a young person, a lost cross can portend a change in his professional activity or move to a new place of residence.

  

What to do if you lost the cross

If you lose your pectoral cross, you should not tell strangers about it - it is better to immediately make every effort to find it. If the child has lost the amulet, then you need to calm him down, prevent fears and anxiety from developing.

If the amulet was never found, the priests advise, without delay, to come to the temple, to fast for three days and to confess the sins committed, after which to take communion and acquire a new consecrated pectoral cross. Moreover, this event should not be associated with superstition. A new consecrated cross will protect a person in the same way as a lost one.