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Baptism is the sacrament through which one is received into the Church

 

Through Baptism:

we receive the full forgiveness of sins

we “put on Christ”

we become members of His Body - the Church

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To remind them of their Baptism, Orthodox Christians throughout their life usually wear a small Cross, hung round the neck on a chain during their Baptismal Service.

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Immediately after Baptism, the Orthodox Christian is Confirmed, “Chrismated” (“miropomazan” in Serbian) with the Chrism (in Serbian “myro”) by the Priest.

 

• The Sponsor (Godparent) of the person to be baptised must be an Orthodox Christian over the age of 15.

 

• Adults (catechumens) could be baptised without a Sponsor, in exceptional situations.

 

• Non-Orthodox Christians wishing to enter the Orthodox Church are received by the Sacrament of Holy Chrism if they have been previously baptised in the Name of the Holy Trinity.

 

• Non-Orthodox Christians cannot be godparents at the baptism but can be involved in a preparation and organization of the service and given a role of a patron or a matron of honor, only with the presence of an Orthodox person as a Godparent.

 

Following items should be brought to church on the day of Baptism:

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• New white clothes for the person getting christened (Clothes put on during the christening service or at the end of service, not before the christening) FOR ADULTS: New white clothes and a white robe or a special christening dress/gown (a bathrobe bought at any retail store should be sufficient).

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• 2 white towels (1 bath towel & 1 hand towel)

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• 1 candle (bee-wax, from church)

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• 1 bottle of olive oil

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• 1 neckless & cross

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There is no "cost" to get baptized - donations accepted

 

The Parish Priest will issue a Baptism Certificate, which will be presented after the Service or mailed soon after the christening date.

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