The baptism of a child is a sacred ritual , with which many rites and traditions are associated. This is an important moment in the life of every person and should be prepared thoroughly.
Orthodox traditions of baptism
First you need to choose godparents. They do not need to be two, but if the godfather is alone, then he must be of the same sex as the godson, that is, the girl needs a godmother for the girl, for the boy, respectively, the father. Often in the godparents choose close friends of the family, but do not forget that you choose the child is not only an assistant, but also a spiritual mentor for life. Therefore, choose reliable people whose contribution to the upbringing of the child will be positive.
Stepfather or stepmother can not be a godfather, because the physical connection between parents and cousins is considered a sin, which will later fall on the child. Also, one can not choose a married couple or people among whom the love relations are foreseen. It does not have the best effect on the fate of the child.
Relatives can become godparents, but they will continue to help throughout their lives, so it's better to find people not from your family circle. So you give greater protection and help to your child.
Before the baptism, parents (both native and godparents) pass the sacrament of communion.
The godfather gives a cross, and the mother - a piece of cloth for the child, in which he is wrapped after baptism and a towel.
Baptism of the Child
- The rite of baptism can not be canceled if it is already planned. This is considered a bad sign.
- To baptize a child is necessary in new clothes of white color. After baptism, it is not erased. If a child falls ill, they put him on baptismal clothes so that he will recover faster.
- A child can not buy a gold cross.
- In the godparents one should not choose a pregnant woman, otherwise her own child can be born ill.
- If the baby cries at the time of baptism, evil spirits emerge from him. It's not bad, despite the fact that many people are afraid of it. After the ceremony, the baby will become calmer.
- The child's face is not wiped. The baptismal water must dry on it.
- The godparents should try all the dishes on the table during the celebration of baptism. This is to the abundance and rich life of a godson. If there are a lot of dishes, then they need to try each one at least one spoonful.
- A woman must first baptize a boy, and a man - a girl, otherwise they will not be carried in their personal lives.
- If before the ceremony of your child's baptism in the same church the wedding took place, then this is good.
- Do not argue with your father about the name of the child. Without a murmur, settle for whatever he chooses for baptism.
- The name given at baptism,
You can not tell anyone to avoid spoiling. - You can not sit down in church.
- There should be nothing red on the child's baptismal clothes.
- Before the baptism of the baby, you can not show it to anyone.
- It is believed that in no case can not refuse, if you are calling to the godparents.
Many other traditions are associated with the baptismal ceremony of the child. Some of them depend even on the area in which you live. So the rite of baptism is not always the same. Some became irrelevant and are no longer respected. But no matter how the rite of baptism passed, it will always be one of the most important and bright days for the child and his parents.