Father Sebastian Picur has been actively engaging on social media for several years. His TikTok account now has over 836,000 followers. According to him, his goal is to reach people who are not connected to the Church. "The bishop gives me the green light for this type of evangelization. He knows it is very much needed today," he said in an interview with Aleteia.org.
Priest on Popular Necklaces
Father Picur's followers often ask him questions about faith and the Catholic religion. Recently, someone asked if wearing minerals is a sin. It’s no secret that some people believe such jewelry possesses beneficial properties, such as bringing material wealth or health. It’s no surprise then that these accessories are hugely popular.
In his video, the priest firmly stated that believing in the supernatural powers of minerals is indeed a sin. However, wearing them solely for decorative purposes is a different matter. "Decorative purposes are one thing, but attributing magical powers is another," Father Sebastian Picur explained.
Is Wearing Minerals a Sin? "Stones Were Created by God"
The video sparked strong emotions and ignited a heated debate. Many people disagreed with the priest’s statement. Comments under Father Picur's video included:
- "Everything is a sin",
- "It's scary to do anything because everything is considered a sin",
- "How should we treat wearing a miraculous medal then?",
- "But if someone believes that stones bring good energy because they were created by God? After all, God created everything for us",
- "God created minerals and gave them their properties".
