The priest explained what to do with the things of deceased loved ones

Things of deceased relatives do not have mystical properties, so they do not need to be specifically cleaned or destroyed. This was told by priest Alexander Volkov, explaining how believers should do with the clothes of deceased loved ones and old objects with church images.

According to the priest, the idea that things belonging to a person can preserve his soul, good or evil, is associated with superstition. Fabric, wood and other materials do not possess such properties in themselves. Therefore, there should be no fear of clothing or other items left after the death of a relative.

Special rituals for such things are also not necessary. Alexander Volkov noted that the clothes of the deceased do not need to be cleaned of some negative energy or burned. If it is preserved in good condition and usable, it can be passed on to people who need it.

Worn-out items that can no longer be used can be discarded as regular garbage. According to the priest, fears that along with such objects a person can pass on something bad to someone or face negative consequences are based on superstitions.

Separately, Alexander Volkov dwelled on old calendars and other paper objects with images of saints. He does not advise them to take them to the temple for recycling, since they do not take unnecessary paper and similar things.

If there is an image of a saint on the old calendar, the priest recommends that it be separated from the rest of the paper. After that, the image can be carefully burned in a place where people will not walk. This approach allows you to respectfully dispose of an object that has fallen into disrepair, without linking it with ideas of mystical danger.