Rites & Blessings — Request Online
Rites are services performed at the request of the faithful. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre accepts requests for all kinds of rites.
Blessing of Water
The blessing of water (agiasma) — a sacred rite in which ordinary water becomes a great holy thing.
Blessing of a Home
The blessing of a home by a priest — an ancient tradition in which the house is sprinkled with holy water.
Blessing of a Car
The blessing of a car — a prayer for safe travels and protection from road accidents.
Blessing for Marriage
A blessing for entering into marriage — a prayer for God's blessing on the marital union.
Blessing of a Cross
The blessing of a pectoral cross — a prayerful dedication after which the cross becomes a protection.
Blessing of Icons
The blessing of an icon by a priest — a prayerful dedication of the image for prayer at home.
Blessing of Rings
The blessing of wedding rings before the wedding — a prayer for God's blessing on the marital union.
Blessing of a Business
A priest's prayer for a blessing on a business enterprise and God's help in the work.