Concept of Sacral and System of Sacralization

“Sacral” is defined in the article as participation to Absolute, and this notion is opposed to “profanum”. According to the authors, the system of sacralization in any society consists of the following components: 1) the sum of sacred ideals and ideas of the given society (ideology); 2) psychological ways and means which help to force people to believe in the unconditional validity of these ideals; 3) specific semiotic forms of an embodiment of relics, sacramental and hostile symbols; 4) the special organization (for example, church); 5) special practical actions and ceremonies (cult). The authors define “religion” as search and an establishment of the sacral communications, providing the necessary integrity to individuals and (or) to social groups.