The baptism of a child in the Christian faith is one of the most important events in the life of a person who professes Orthodoxy. It requires the use of special prayer books, because the right way to start determines in many respects how pious the baptized will grow.
Creed: Interpretation
In the prayer “Symbol of Faith” the great statutes of Orthodoxy are concluded. The first mention of it dates back to the fourth century. The sacred text of the scripture was adopted at the I and II Ecumenical Councils, where they were submitted to a general dispute and the dogmas of creed were tested. The second name of the prayer is Nikeo-Tsaregradskaya by the name of the cities that hosted the Cathedral (Nicaea and Constantinople). During the first meeting, 7 members of the Symbol were approved, at the second - five.
Praying for the baptism of the child for godparents is really of great importance. But it is no less important for the rest. It contains and reflects the key tenets of the Orthodox faith. Every respectable layman who considers himself church-bound is obligated to take them for granted and not doubt their greatness. Saying prayers once again allows you to remind yourself the indisputable truth of the faith of Christians.
The doctrine of dogma approved by the church contains 12 parts. Each part is one sentence starting with the word "I believe." The first section contains information about faith in God the Father, who is the creator of the world. Parts 2 through 7 refer to the earthly life of Jesus. Part Eight is dedicated to the Holy Spirit. The ninth sentence denotes the role of the Church in the unity of people and God, the 10th speaks of baptism. Parts 11 and 12 tell of human immortality and eternal life.
The prayer “Symbol of Faith” refers to the trinity of prayers, the reading of which is believed to enable one to find a spiritual ideal.
When and how to read?
Saying holy words is necessary during morning and evening prayers. It is customary to sing in the circle of parishioners at the Liturgy of the Faithful during the morning church service.
Why baptism? The fact is that for the sacrament of the rite, the deduction of the prayer "Symbol of Faith" is obligatory. It is pronounced at the entrance to the church and directly at baptism, at the beginning and at the end of the process. For a male infant, her godmother pronounces it, and for a girl, her godmother. If an adult is baptized, then he will have to read the prayer on his own. The prayer “Symbol” for the godmother and godmother must be learned by heart and pronounced without errors.
Prayer “Symbol of Faith” serves as an appeal to higher powers with need or appreciation. To gain faith and enlist help, not to lose the presence of the spirit - this is what prayer aims at.
Prayer symbol of faith: text in Russian
When organizing the sacrament rite, make sure that the spiritual father and mother are fluent in the text. It is quite long, but generally simple. In a modern interpretation, prayer sounds like this:
“I believe in one God the Father, the Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, all visible and invisible.And in the one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Only Begotten, born of the Father before all centuries: Light from the Light, the True God from the true God, born, not created, one being with the Father, He created everything. For the sake of us people and for the sake of our salvation, he descended from heaven and received flesh from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became a man. Crucified for us under Pontius Pilate, and suffering, and buried. And risen on the third day, according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, and sitting on the right side of the Father. And again coming with glory, to judge the living and the dead, His Kingdom will have no end. And in the Holy Spirit, the Lord giving life, from the Father proceeding, with the Father and the Son worshiped and glorified, speaking through the prophets. In a single, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. I look forward to the resurrection of the dead. And the life of the next century. Amen (truly so). ”
After each part, a short pause is taken, a breath is taken, if you need to improve breathing and restore the strength of the voice.
Creed in Old Slavonic with accents
There is an opinion that the prayer “Symbol of Faith” acquires the most powerful force only if it is read in the Old Slavonic language. Learning such a text is much more difficult, but for a true believer this should not be an obstacle:
“We believe in the one and only Bo’g the Father’, the Almighty, the Creator ’ne’bu and the earth’, visible to all and invisible. And in the one and the same Lord Jesus Christ, Se'n Bo'zhiya, the only one, even from the Father’s Nativity, forever and ever: Sveta from Sveta, Bo 'ha i'stinn from Bo'ga i'stinn, rozh'nna, irreconcilable, unanimous to the Father', and all the same. We’re glad man’s and our’’s salvation’s more with heaven’s and embodied from Du Duh Svi’ta and Mary’s Dev’s, and you are human. Crucifixion is for us under the Ponti’st Pil’t, and the suffering and the cellar’s. And it’s Sunday on the third day, according to the Scripture. And higher “to heaven”, and to the right hand of the Father. And then, together with a good judge, they’re alive and dead, His’s Kingdom will never end. And in the Du’ha of the Holy, Gospod, Life-giving, Yes, From the Father proceeding, And with the Father and Son’s blessing and blessing, the verb’s prophet’s. In the One Holy, Sobor and Apostolic Church. I confess one’s baptism for the remission of sins. The Sunday of the Dead. And life’s life’s. Amen!"
When reading the prayer in the original, be sure to emphasize correctly and clearly pronounce all the words.
The Power of Prayer “Creed”
The Church maintains that the “Symbol of Faith” contains the very essence of the teaching of Orthodoxy for Christians. Her doctrine is in the name: to symbolize faith, citing the twelve parts of the scripture (by the number of apostles), you need to be fully aware that you pronounce the holy words. The beginning of each sentence with the word “I Believe” emphasizes the return of the unity of the spiritual world of a person with the divine essence embodied in all living things.
The power of the word is immutable and undeniable. Saying a prayer, a believer gets rid of doubts, regains true knowledge and lets hope and soul into his mind and soul.
