Saints are among the most revered symbols of most religions. The life of the saints is an example of self-denial in the name of serving God, their deeds go beyond ordinary human capabilities, and after their death they are intercessors of those living on earth. The appearance of saints in a dream is a sign of connection with higher powers, but can be of a dual nature.
On the one hand, such a dream promises you the highest protection and patronage, and is often a sign of the awakening of special abilities in the dreamer. On the other hand, such a dream may be a warning that some unworthy actions will entail heavy retribution.
The image of a saint: general meaning
A saint in a dream is a helper, a bearer of positive emotions, an indicator of justice. His presence may be the reason for communication with higher powers, but sometimes it carries a different meaning. The dream promises the highest protection and patronage, but also warns of danger or speaks of the awakening of special abilities.
According to some versions, one dreams of the face of a saint when there is a need to rethink one’s attitude to what is happening, to change one’s worldview. A dream can be a way to inspire charity, help, and also remind you of choice. The appearance of a saint in a dream also warns of the consequences of actions.
People tend to turn to saints in difficult moments of life. As it turns out, these cases subsequently become turning points. The appearance of a saint in a dream sometimes indicates trials that will pass with ease for the dreamer.
The presence of fears and hidden problems can be the reason why saints in this way try to communicate the need to address them. If the cause of the anxiety is found, the images will stop appearing. Alternatively, you should visit a psychologist or go to church.
An additional interpretation of the image of a saint is a chance to establish contacts with the right people.
Dream Interpretation - Kiss
Kissing a pleasant and desirable person in a dream means sad thoughts and unspoken complaints.
For a woman to kiss a man - to sadness, anger, irritation.
For a man to kiss a young girl, it is a sign that dishonest gains await you.
A temperamental girl - for a wedding, a new relationship.
Kissing an old woman means sadness.
Kissing your sweetheart is the end of hostility.
Kissing an ugly woman means unpleasant news.
When greeting, kissing means infidelity.
Kiss your mother - you will be successful in your business ventures, your true friends will value and respect you.
Kissing a brother or sister predicts pleasures and good relationships with friends.
Kissing the executioner means you will receive a gift from a stranger.
Kissing someone's hands means matchmaking, a new pleasant acquaintance with a future relative.
They kiss your hands in a dream - you will be disappointed.
Seeing children kissing is a prediction of a happy family reunion and success in business.
Birds or animals kissing is a happy dream, foreshadowing honors, happiness, and a wedding.
Kissing the ground means separation.
If you kiss many different women and see yourself as a young man, you will make a friend.
Interpretation of dreams from
Holy images appear in our dreams as messengers of good or representatives of the “morality police.” Although these dreams are generally positive, they can leave you feeling like you are not doing your best to be an ambassador of good in the world.
In terms of practical help, the dream can inspire you to participate in a charitable enterprise or fundraiser, on the other hand, it is a reminder of the choices you have to make in real life.
If your psyche is in the middle of a conflict between the desires of the IT and the restrictions of the SUPEREGO, the latter may enlist the support of symbols of justice to strengthen its position.
Sometimes this happens under rather strange circumstances.
A dream about an object of sexual desire can unexpectedly dress this object in the cassock of a priest, pastor, rabbi, the clothes of a policeman or a strict teacher who could teach you in the third grade.
If the figure of a saint in your dream suddenly turns into a demon, or begins to show emotions that are atypical for his rank and position, perhaps this is a sign indicating the need to reconsider the moral principles that you adhere to in real LIFE.
Does a saint appear in your dream as a bearer of emotional good or a helper, or like a guardian of law and order?
Interpretation of dreams from Loff's Dream Book
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Saints in the form of people
If a saint appears in the form of a living person, the dream indicates the acquisition of higher spirituality. However, a dark creature may also be hiding under his image. Therefore, it is important to take into account all the attributes of sleep: clothes, mood, spoken words.
If a saint behaves strangely and has qualities incompatible with his rank, the vision is a warning that the person has fallen under the influence of dark forces.
Loff's interpretation
According to the dream book, dreaming saints can hint to a person that he does few positive and charitable deeds. The sleeper must make a donation or volunteer to perform some good deed for the benefit of society.
From the psychological point of view, a dream can clothe the object of desire that the dreamer dreams of in reality in the clothes of a clergyman. If a saint turns into an evil spirit in a dream, in the present you need to reconsider your moral values and pay attention to spiritual enlightenment.
In general, dreams in which one was to meet with the messengers of God foreshadow a person with various benefits and all the best that can happen in life. In the near future, the sleeper will be visited by incredible luck and a calm family environment.
Saints for occasions
The appearance, reminiscent of the canonical one, in which calm, wise speech is used, serves as a warning about the inadmissibility of unrighteous actions.
They say that during the most critical periods you can see saints in your dreams. Saints are also dreamed of depending on the area of life that is relevant for the present time. Nicholas is the patron saint of travelers, Panteleimon is considered a healer.
For those in prison who need support, the saint has an interpretation such as liberation, deliverance, relief. However, for a seriously ill person, the image can promise a transition to another world, an invitation to reunite with bright souls.
A guardian angel can appear in a dream, encouraging you to persist in prayer. But sometimes his image suggests that the sleeper becomes an object of gossip.
Why do saints dream about unremarkable periods of their lives? Such a dream can incline towards showing love and mercy towards loved ones. There is a possibility that it is the immediate manifestation of quality attention that will divert conflicts and strengthen relationships.
A holy woman often inspires noble actions and mercy towards others, which cannot be ignored. Respect and courtesy are extremely important for maintaining peace in the family.
Orthodox attitude to sleep and dreams. Part 2
What are dreams?
Saint Gregory of Nyssa writes that they are “certain ghosts of mental activity,” which “are created by chance by that soul that is unreasonable.” This is evident from the fact that “the one who dreams in a dream often imagines the inappropriate and impossible, which would not have happened if the soul were then controlled by reason and reflection. But... certain similarities of what was in reality and echoes of what was produced by feeling and thought, which are only imprinted in it by the remembering power of the soul, are again depicted”[1]. Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov) described this in detail: “During human sleep, the state of a sleeping person is arranged by God in such a way that the whole person is in complete rest. This rest is so complete that during it a person loses consciousness of his existence and comes into self-forgetfulness. During sleep, all activity associated with labor and performed voluntarily under the control of the mind and will ceases: that activity remains that is necessary for existence and cannot be separated from it. In the body, the blood continues its movement, the stomach cooks food, the lungs send out breath, the skin allows perspiration; thoughts, dreams and feelings continue to multiply in the soul, but not depending on reason and arbitrariness, but according to the unconscious action of nature. From such dreams, accompanied by characteristic thinking and sensations, a dream is composed... Sometimes a dream bears the incoherent imprint of arbitrary thoughts and daydreams, and sometimes it is a consequence of a moral mood”[2].
At the same time, according to the testimony of Blessed Augustine, “the soul, even in sleep, does not lose the ability to feel or understand. For even then she has before her eyes images of sensory objects, and often they cannot even be distinguished from those objects of which they are images; and if the soul at the same time comprehends something, then it is equally true for both the sleeping and the waking one. For example, if someone in a dream sees himself reasoning and in a competition asserts something on the basis of true provisions, then these provisions will remain just as true upon awakening, although everything else turns out to be false, for example, the place where, as he dreamed, , he conducted his reasoning, the person with whom they were conducted, and the like, which, however, often passes without a trace and is forgotten even by those who are awake.”[3].
Saint Gregory points out that the nature of dreams is also influenced by the state of the body: “So, to a thirsty person it seems that he is at the springs; and to one in need of food - that he is at a feast; and a young man in the prime of his life dreams in accordance with his passion and age,” and the influence of illnesses: “Those with an upset stomach have other sleepy visions; others - in people with damaged meninges; others - in patients with fever." And the moral character of the sleeper also influences: “Some dreams are for a courageous person, and others are for a fearful person; some dreams are for the intemperate, and others are for the chaste... What the soul is accustomed to think about in reality, it creates images of it in dreams”[4].
The Monk Simeon the New Theologian says that the nature of dreams is influenced by a person’s way of thinking and activities: “What the soul is busy with and what it talks about in reality, it dreams or philosophizes about in its sleep; or, having spent the whole day worrying about human affairs, she fusses about them in dreams; or, having studied all the time in divine and heavenly things, he enters into vision of them during sleep and becomes wise with visions, according to the prophet: “Your young men will see visions” (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17). And he is not deceived by false dreams, but sees the true in dreams and is taught by revelations.”[5]
Saint Gregory the Dvoeslov explains in detail what types of sources of dreams there are: “Sometimes dreams are born from the fullness of the stomach, sometimes from its emptiness, sometimes from delusion (diabolical), sometimes from reflection and obsession together, sometimes from revelation, sometimes from reflection and revelation together. We know the dreams of the first two births from experience; and we find examples of dreams of the other four kinds in the books of Holy Scripture. If dreams did not often occur from the obsession of a secret enemy, then the wise man would never have indicated this with the words: “Dreams led many astray, and those who hoped in them fell” (Sir. 35: 7). Also: “Do not cast spells, do not guess from dreams” (Lev. 19: 26)[6]. These words clearly show that dreams that are connected with fortune-telling should be averted. Again, if dreams did not sometimes occur from reflection and delusion together, then the wise man would not have said: “Drowning comes with much care” (Eccl. 5:2). If dreams were not sometimes born from secret revelations, then... the angel would not have inspired Mary’s betrothed in a dream to flee to Egypt, taking the Baby (see: Matt. 2). Again... [when] the prophet Daniel, discussing the dream of Nebuchadnezzar (see: Dan. 2: 29), reverently examines the dream and its meaning and explains from what reflection it came, he clearly shows that dreams very often come from reflection and revelations together. But if dreams are distinguished by such heterogeneity, then, obviously, the less one should believe them, the more difficult it is to understand from what source they come. However, holy men in obsessions and revelations, with some inner feeling, distinguish the very voice and image of the visions, so that they recognize what they perceive from a good spirit and what they suffer from the obsession of the devil. If the mind is not careful in relation to dreams, then through the seducing spirit it will fall into many dreams: it has the habit of predicting many things that are true, in order to later entangle the soul with some kind of lie.”[7]
Saint Philaret of Moscow speaks about the same thing: “Dreams are different. They can come from various states of the body, especially the nerves, from the heart, thoughts, imagination, as these are in reality, and, finally, from the influences of the spiritual world: pure, mixed and impure. In order to determine the merit of a dream, a lot of testing is required.”[8]
Prophetic dreams
It is worthy of attention how the holy fathers explain the so-called “prophetic dreams” that come true. The Monk John of Damascus speaks about this quite briefly: “The thinking ability includes judgment, approval, the desire for action, as well as aversion and avoidance from it... This same ability operates in dreams, foreshadowing the future for us.”[9].
St. Gregory of Nyssa describes this “mechanism” in more detail, drawing a difference between such dreams and revelations from God: “Confusing memory and foresight, dormant under some kind of superimposed covers, present [to a person in a dream] similarities to what was bothering him in reality, and often indicate something that comes true. For, due to the subtlety of its nature, the soul has something more than the corporeal plumpness and can discern something else from what actually exists... So the cupbearer squeezed a bunch into Pharaoh’s cup, so the baker imagined that he was carrying the coffers - what everyone did in reality, he considered himself to be doing the same in a dream. The similarities of his usual activities, imprinted in the providential ability of the soul, provided the opportunity, according to such a prophecy of the mind, to predict what would come true over time... Although everyone has natural sleepy visions, only some, and not all, become partakers of Divine revelation in dreams. And to all others, if a certain foreknowledge of something is communicated in dreams, then it happens in the way described above”[10].
Saint Nicholas of Serbia reports on the signs that the Lord sends to people: “Often the Lord God in a dream gives people a signal not to do what they are planning... Some God-fearing wives suffering from infertility, who earnestly prayed to God to give them a child, were given in a dream signals that their prayers have been heard... It is not so rare that someone in a dream is given a sign that death is near... Examples of dream-signals are numerous even today”[11].
At the same time, the holy fathers condemned the desire to interpret dreams and tell fortunes from them. The words of St. Gregory the Dvoeslov were already quoted above, recalling God’s commandment not to guess from dreams. St. Basil the Great also writes with censure: “A dream angers you - you run to a dream interpreter.”[12] Below we will talk in more detail about how, according to the holy fathers, we should relate to dreams.
Ascetic attitude towards dreams
Saint Theophan the Recluse writes: “Historically, it is confirmed that there are dreams from God, some of our own, and some from the enemy. How to find out is beyond your imagination. Peephole peephole. The only thing we can say decisively is that dreams that are contrary to Orthodox Christianity must be rejected. Also: there is no sin in not following dreams when you lack confidence. God’s dreams, which must be fulfilled, were sent repeatedly”[13].
It is generally accepted that demons often use dreams as weapons against believers. Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov) writes: “Demons, having access to our souls while we are awake, also have it during our sleep. And during sleep they tempt us with sin, mixing their dreams into our dreams. Also, having seen in us attention to dreams, they try to make our dreams entertaining, and to arouse in us greater attention to these nonsense, to introduce us little by little into confidence in them”[14]. We read the same thing from the Monk Isaac the Syrian: “Sometimes the enemy, under the guise of revelations from God, unleashes his charms on the environment and shows something to a person in dreams... and does everything to be able to little by little convince a person and at least a few bring him into agreement with himself, so that a person will be delivered into his hands.”[15]
From this it is clear that even simply entertaining, vivid dreams that attract attention can pose a danger if you treat them with unhealthy interest. Therefore, the Monk John Climacus also has instructions on how to behave after sleep, so as not to suffer any harm from a former dream: “During the course of the day, no one should imagine in his mind the dreams that happen in a dream; for this is also the intention of the demons, to defile us who are awake with dreams.”[16]
But St. John also points out several special types of demonic temptations sent to monks through dreams: “When we, for the sake of the Lord, leaving our homes and relatives, give ourselves over to the hermit life out of love for God, then the demons try to outrage us with dreams, presenting us with our relatives or those who mourn, or those who are held in prison for us and suffer other misfortunes. Therefore, whoever believes dreams is like a man who runs after his shadow and tries to grab it”[17].
“Demons of vanity are prophets in dreams; being sly, they infer the future from circumstances and announce it to us, so that, upon the fulfillment of these visions, we are surprised and, as if already close to the gift of insight, are lifted up in thought. Those who believe the demon, for those he is often a prophet; and whoever despises him always turns out to be a liar before them. As a spirit, he sees what is happening in the air and, noticing, for example, that someone is dying, he predicts this to the gullible through a dream. Demons know nothing about the future by foreknowledge; but it is known that doctors can also predict death for us.”[18].
St. Peter of Damascus speaks about how demons imitate “spiritual” dreams: “Seeing that Christ, in His extreme goodness, condescends to the holy martyrs and reverend fathers, appearing to them either Himself, or through angels, or in some other inexplicable way, as He said ( see: John 14:21), the devil also began to present many deceptions to some to destruction. That is why the prudent fathers wrote that nothing of this kind should be accepted: neither any images, nor light, nor fire, nor any other seduction. For the devil contrives even by this to deceive us in dreams or sensually”[19].
Blessed Diadochos of Photikis warns of another danger: “When the mind begins to feel the gracious consolation of the Holy Spirit, then Satan also puts his consolation into the soul in a seemingly sweet feeling, during the night’s tranquility, at the moment of some subtle sleep (or falling asleep). If at this time the mind turns out to be holding in the warmest memory the holy name of the Lord Jesus... then this evil deceiver immediately leaves.”[20].
What is the difference between dreams from God and dreams from demons?
Many holy fathers wrote about this issue, pointing out signs by which one can conclude whether the spiritual dream seen is true or false. It makes sense to quote their statements.
Blessed Diadochos of Photikie: “Dreams that appear through the love of God... do not change from one image to another, do not induce fear, do not excite laughter or sudden sadness, but approach the soul with all calmness and fill it with spiritual joy; why the soul, even after awakening the body, with all lust seeks this joy experienced in a dream. In demonic dreams, everything is contrary to this: they do not remain in the same image and do not show their appearance for a long time without being confused... at the same time, they talk a lot and promise great things, and intimidate even more with threats, often taking on a kind of warriors; sometimes they sing something flattering to the soul with a noisy cry... It happens, however, that good dreams do not bring joy to the soul, but a kind of sweet sadness and a non-painful tear. This happens to those who have already succeeded in great humility.”[21]
Venerable John Climacus: “The demons are repeatedly transformed into angels of light and into the image of martyrs and represent to us in a dream that we are coming to them; and when we awaken, they fill us with joy and exaltation. Let this be a sign of delight for you; for the angels show us torment, the Last Judgment and separation, and fill those who awaken with fear and lamentation. If we begin to submit to demons in our dreams, then they will scold us while we are awake. He who believes in dreams is not at all skilled; and whoever has no faith in them is wise. So, believe only those dreams that announce to you torment and judgment; and if they lead you to despair, then they are also from demons.”[22]
The Monk Barsanuphius the Great answers the question of “how dare the devil, in a vision or dream, show the Lord Christ or the holy communion?”: “He cannot show either the Lord Christ Himself or the holy communion, but he lies and presents an image of some man and simple bread; but he cannot show the holy cross, because he does not find a way to depict it in any other way... the devil does not dare to use it (to deceive us), for on the cross its power is destroyed and a deadly wound is inflicted on it by the cross... So, when you see the image of the cross in a dream, know that this dream is true and from God; but try to get an interpretation of its meaning from the saints and do not believe your own thoughts.”[23]
Venerable Ambrose of Optina: “These dreams, perhaps, are not true, but from a sham side, because from true visions there is peace and spiritual benefit, but from these dreams followed general confusion. Therefore, I advise you not to trust these dreams, but to leave them without a decision and pray that the Lord and the Queen of Heaven will arrange something beneficial for you, as They please.”[24]
Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov): “Dreams sent by God carry in themselves an irresistible conviction. This conviction is understandable to the saints of God and incomprehensible to those who are still struggling with passions”[25].
The same saint adds: “We need to know that in our state, which has not yet been renewed by grace, we are unable to see dreams other than those made up of the delirium of the soul and the slander of demons... How our consolation during our wakefulness consists of tenderness, born from the consciousness of our sins , from the memory of death and the judgment of God... so in a dream, very rarely, in extreme need, the angels of God present to us either our death, or hellish torment, or a terrible near-death and afterlife judgment. From such dreams we come to the fear of God, to tenderness, to crying for ourselves. But such dreams are given very rarely to an ascetic or even to an obvious and fierce sinner, according to the special unknown vision of God.”[26]
You shouldn't believe dreams
Although the holy fathers, as shown above, recognized that there are dreams from God, however, due to the fact that for people who are spiritually imperfect, it is impossible to distinguish these dreams from devilish obsessions, the saints unanimously and categorically call not to believe in dreams at all. To confirm the seriousness of this threat, examples are given of how sometimes even very experienced ascetics suffered falls due to trust in dreams.
Blessed Diadochos of Photikis dedicated an entire section of his work to “the virtue of not believing in any dreams.” Calling this a “great virtue,” he defines its essence in the following rule: “Do not believe in any sleepy dream at all. For dreams, for the most part, are nothing more than idols of thoughts, a play of the imagination, or demonic abuse and fun of us. If, adhering to this rule, we sometimes do not accept such a dream that will be sent to us from God, then the loving Lord Jesus will not be angry with us for this, knowing that we dare to do this out of fear of demonic intrigues.”[27]
St. Ephraim the Syrian calls: “Do not believe in deceptive dreams, beloved; “Dreams led many astray, and those who hoped in them fell” (Sir. 35: 7). For what measure of perfection have we achieved so that we can see visions of angels?” [28] The Monk Peter of Damascus also speaks about not giving any attention to any dreams at all: “Whoever wants to achieve dispassion must... not be afraid of evil dreams or, as it were, good, no evil or good thoughts, no sadness or, as it were, joy”[29].
The Venerable Macarius of Optina writes: “When you believe in dreams, it is certainly no wonder that you will fall into delusion. The Holy Fathers completely reject and tell us not to believe dreams, for us passionate and self-important people. Instead of being embarrassed by an empty dream, you need to look at your sins and always reproach yourself for not correcting yourself and humble yourself, which will attract God’s help”[30]; “Let her be wary of believing dreams; peace of conscience is enough for her; even if it was a blessed dream, there will still be no sin when, fearing delusion, one considers oneself unworthy of it.”[31]
From St. Theophan the Recluse we read: “In your Lenten letter you ask whether dreams can be believed? It’s better not to believe, because even in reality the enemy brings a lot of trifles to mind, but in a dream it’s even more convenient for him. If any dreams come true, then, after they come true, thank the Lord for his mercy. And give thanks for pleasant and edifying dreams. Quickly cleanse your soul and memory from seductive dreams upon awakening. The best way to do this is prayer and bringing to memory good events, especially from the Gospel history”[32].
Venerable Ambrose of Optina: “Most of all, beware of believing your dreams and dreams, try to forget them and do not attribute any meaning to them.”[33]
Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov) explains in detail “how foolish it is to listen, much less trust, to dreams, and what terrible harm can arise from trusting them. From attention to dreams, trust in them certainly creeps into the soul, and therefore attention itself is strictly forbidden.”[34]
Dream of the Righteous
Blessed Jerome of Stridon says: “The Apostle commands us to always pray, but among the saints even sleep itself is a prayer.”[35] The Monk Abba Thalassius testifies to the same thing: “The mind, freed from passions, sees subtle thoughts both when the body is awake and when it plunges into sleep.”[36] St. Maximus the Confessor: “When the soul begins to feel healthy, then it will begin to have pure and serene dreams.”[37]
Saint Ignatius (Brianchaninov): “Nature renewed by the Holy Spirit is governed by completely different laws than nature that is fallen and stagnant in its fall... Their thoughts and dreams, which are outside the control of human reason and will during sleep, acting in other people unconsciously, according to the demands of nature, act in them under the guidance of the Spirit, and the dreams of such people have spiritual meaning”[38].
St. John writes in more detail about this state, that is, about the sleep of a perfect ascetic: “When he falls asleep a little, his sleep is like someone else’s wakefulness; for the fire of his heart does not allow him to fall into sleep, and he sings with David: “Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep into death” (Ps. 12:4). He who reaches this measure and has already tasted its sweetness understands what has been said; such a person does not become intoxicated with sensual sleep, but only uses natural sleep.”[39]
Naturally, with such a dream there are other types of dreams. The Monk Zosima Verkhovsky, talking about the spiritual experience of his teacher, the Monk Basilisk, wrote that he often had spiritual visions in his sleep: “In such sleepy visions he sometimes sees, as if in revelation, the future rewards prepared for sinners and the righteous, but, perplexed, how to explain both of them, he says that the reward for sinners is inscrutable because of terrible horror and unbearable painful cruelty, and for the righteous - because of wonderful glory and indescribable sweetness and joy. Sometimes he foresaw certain changes in the lives of his own and other fathers, which eventually came true.”[40]
Blessed Diadochos of Photikie writes that an ascetic who has a pure mind, even if the devil approaches him with his visions, will be able to recognize the diabolical origin of the dream already in the process of sleep and either wake up by an effort of will, or denounce this temptation during the dream itself. But all this applies to already perfect people and does not apply either to average ascetics, or to novice monks, and especially to laymen.
[1] Gregory of Nyssa, Saint. About the structure of man. 13.
[2] Ignatius (Brianchaninov), saint. About dreams / About charm.
[3] Augustine of Hippo, blessed. About the immortality of the soul. 14.
[4] Gregory of Nyssa, saint. About the structure of man. 13.
[5] Simeon the New Theologian, Rev. Active and theological chapters. 176.
[6] So in the translation of the Seventy Interpreters. In the Synodal translation: do not cast spells and do not guess.
7] Gregory Dvoeslov, saint. Interviews about the lives of Italian fathers. IV.48.
[8] Philaret of Moscow, Saint. Letter to A.P. Tolstoy dated October 3, 1860.
[9] John of Damascus, Rev. An accurate exposition of the Orthodox faith. 2. XIX.
[10] Gregory of Nyssa, saint. About the structure of man. 13.
[11] Nicholas (Velimirović), saint. Symbols and signals. II. 10. 8–10.
[12] Basil the Great, Saint. Conversations on the Psalms. 45.
[13] Theophan the Recluse, saint. Letters. VII. 1163.
[14] Ignatius (Brianchaninov), saint. About dreams / About charm.
[15] Isaac the Syrian, Rev. Ascetic words. 60.
[16] John Climacus, Rev. Ladder. 15.55.
[17] Ibid. 3.26.
[18] Ibid. 3.27.
[19] Peter of Damascus, Rev. Creations. I. 2.
[20] Diadochos of Photiki, blessed. Ascetic word. 31.
[21] Ibid. 37.
[22] John Climacus, Rev. Ladder. 3.28.
[23] Barsanuphius the Great and John the Prophet, reverends. Guide to spiritual life. 413.
[24] Ambrose of Optina, Rev. Letters to monastics. 422.
[25] Ignatius (Brianchaninov), saint. About dreams / About charm.
[26] Ibid.
[27] Diadochos of Photiki, blessed. Ascetic word. 38.
[28] Ephraim the Syrian, Rev. In imitation of parables.
[29] Peter of Damascus, Rev. About dispassion.
[30] Macarius of Optina, Rev. Letters. 397.
[31] Ibid. 562.
[32] Theophan the Recluse, saint. Letters. III. 472.
[33] Ambrose of Optina, Rev. Letters to monastics. 378.
[34] Ignatius (Brianchaninov), saint. About dreams / About charm.
[35] Jerome of Stridon, blessed. Letter to Eustochius.
[36] Abba Thalassius. About love, abstinence and spiritual life. I. 54.
[37] Maximus the Confessor, Rev. Chapters about love. I. 89.
[38] Ignatius (Brianchaninov), saint. About dreams / About charm.
[39] Barsanuphius the Great and John the Prophet, reverends. Guide to spiritual life. 318.
[40] Zosima Verkhovsky, Rev. Narration of the actions of heartfelt prayer. 28.
Appearance
If mental resources are occupied with resolving issues between the realization of the ego and the limitations of morality, then the latter can be reinforced by images of saints. Why do you dream of a spiritual authority who turns into a demon before your eyes or shows emotions atypical for his position? It is these details that make you think about the correctness of actions in relation to the object of interest at the moment.
A saint in the form of a commoner is an unfavorable dream. You should pay special attention to your surroundings, as trusted people may turn out to be traitors. It is better to relegate commercial and business projects to the background.
Why do you dream of Saint Matrona, dressed in rags? The beggarly image of the protector foreshadows enrichment. The period is favorable for building a house and starting relationships.
Actions with images
Religious conflict, a large number of victims and a long path to faith - this is what icons inside a house dream of, and the more images, the greater the confrontation. It is worth going through grief and many years to return to peace.
The actions that a person performs with icons are of great importance:
- to see images in someone else's house - a meeting with a person who will become a mentor in divine affairs;
- if the icon streams myrrh - deliverance from troubles with the help of Higher powers;
- drink myrrh - be healed from a serious illness;
- crying blood - a great grief that will affect many people;
- a burning face predicts troubles and wars;
- holding an image of a saint in your hands means receiving help from God;
- giving an icon to a loved one or loved one means providing him with support;
- wipe the images - there will be an opportunity to correct major life mistakes;
- finding a portrait of a saint is a solution to pressing problems;
- kissing the image of Matrona - the fulfillment of a cherished desire;
- watching the image of a saint in the sky - you need to prepare for difficult times;
- walking through a cemetery and seeing images in a grave means death.
But if in a dream a priest gives an icon and says something, then you need to go to church and light a candle to the saint you saw in the dream.
Actions with saints in a dream
Having a friendly conversation with the saints means great events and joy await you ahead. Depending on the shade of emotions during a conversation with them, the interpretation may be regret about the past.
A conversation with an Angel symbolizes the death of a friend, and is also a symbol of liberation from something.
Silent saints usually prophesy trials that activate willpower and all mental resources to survive. Follow them, go - advice to listen to the advice of others.
The priest sanctifies the dreamer - a warning of sin, to torment of conscience. Sometimes a vision accompanies during the action of a temptation to which the soul does not want to succumb. A clergyman can personify a specific person in life, and his actions can be consistent with the actions of the individual.
Actions in connection with holy attributes and interpretations:
- washing the body with holy water in a dream means getting rid of self-doubt, rebirth, internal cleansing; fall into the font - life will be easy and pleasant; drinking holy water means healing from illness;
- venerate the relics - to receive help from an unknown side;
- distributing consecrated bread - to finding the highest meaning of life;
- seeing yourself in the image of a holy father is a time for action as confirmation of your spiritual achievements.
Interpretation from Nadezhda and Dmitry Zima
If the frame of an icon is cracked in your night vision - do not expect anything good. Probably, the sleeper is often very rude and indifferent to people. This is a tough person who has long forgotten what morality, goodness and humanity are. A broken icon or otherwise damaged image of a saint hints to you that everything can still be fixed, although this is becoming more difficult every day. Without heeding such a warning, the owner of the dream will soon pay dearly for his own callousness and unresponsiveness.
The Apostle is reading something from the Bible, and in your sleep, listening, you want to make out the meaning of the words? The truth will soon be revealed to you. You may not like it and give rise to a lot of doubts, but in the end, by pulling yourself together, you will turn onto the right path and act wisely.
Icons
Seeing the gaze of a saint from an icon in a dream is a harbinger of a fateful or joyful meeting. Blessing or punishment are also possible interpretations. The dream is one who has taken the path of correction as a sign of approval, and also as an incentive to repentance.
Holy places, blessed water in a dream - to favorable events. Dreams promise recovery for the sick, longevity for the healthy. Dreaming of a holy place symbolizes the need for solitude, calm, and reflection. Such a dream reminds you of what will truly support you in difficult times.
A dream in which ordinary people sprayed holy water in the dreamer's face has a negative meaning: in reality they are hypocrites.
A priest appears in a dream as confirmation of the protection of higher powers, the intercession of the Guardian Angel.
Icons of saints in dreams and interpretations:
- Seraphim of Sarov - a call for an independent decision;
- Holy Mother of God - you need to learn to endure and forgive;
- Spyridon of Trimifuntsky - the housing issue will soon be resolved;
- Nicholas the Wonderworker - protection from unjustified monetary losses;
- Matrona of Moscow - joy and harmony in the family;
- Peter the Apostle - receiving revelation, finding a spiritual teacher;
- St. George the Victorious - the presence of protection from sorrows and misfortunes;
- Saint Olga - an indication of the need for a prayer service in honor of the dead; receive her patronage;
- Panteleimon - to healing from diseases;
- Saint Matrona - to establish love relationships; for unmarried girls - to meet their betrothed; for men - to easily overcome difficulties.
If you dreamed that you were kissing the icon of the Mother of God, an heir would be born into the family.
In someone else's house
The dream book writes that very soon a grief or event will happen there, because of which you will have to worry for a very long time and also pray. If you saw a coffin, icons and candles, then the dream can predict both changes and bad events.
Quite often such a dream turns out to be prophetic and can portend suffering and grief there. If the icon was only in one room with a candle and you know who it belongs to, this person will be very worried. The dream book writes that such a dream predicts disasters for you.
Place of occurrence
Pay attention: where exactly did the saint appear? Every detail of the dream is extremely important.
- In the sky - grandiose changes, rethinking of life, reassessment of values
. In the life of the sleeper, amazing events and meetings with people will occur that will influence fate. - B - the dreamer is languishing from melancholy, which does not allow him to live in peace. Stop tormenting yourself with memories of the past - nothing can be changed or corrected. Regrets and pangs of conscience torment your soul.
- In the house - changes are coming in the family. A relative, close or distant, will unpleasantly surprise you. Take care of your loved ones. Try not to lose sight of the lives of your household, otherwise you will miss something important.
What did you see?
To see holy people in a dream looking at the dreamer sternly and reproachfully - commit a low act, deceive a gullible person. The sleeper is not distinguished by virtues, causing pain and suffering to loved ones.
Bathing in a holy spring - you won’t be able to wash away past sins
. Repentance alone is not enough.
Bathing in the consecrated water - with the help of good deeds the dreamer is trying to wash away shameful deeds.
Taking a dip in a holy spring means an unexpected revolution in consciousness will change the sleeper beyond recognition.
To pray before the great martyrs - the dreamer is a deeply religious, kind and honest person.
Ask for something - your wish will come true, don’t worry. The dreamer passionately awaits change and cannot think about anything else.
