Christening of the girl - rules and signs

The baptism of a child is the first significant event in the life of a child, which requires the parents to receive certain training. Many different signs and rules are associated with this rite. There are different traditions for christening girls, which concern both parents and godparents. In principle, all the rules are almost identical for both the boy and the girl.

Rules and signs for christening girls

Since ancient times, it is believed that during the baptism the child receives invisible protection from the Higher Forces and his health is growing stronger. That is why weakened babies are allowed to baptize back in the hospital.

Traditions and signs for christening the girl:

1. After bathing, you can not wipe the water from the baby's face, it must dry itself.
2. Clothes in which there was a child, as well as the used towel can not be washed. After the holy water dries these objects must be stored as a guard. It is believed that if the child is sick, but he should apply a towel or clothes to bring the recovery.
3. If the baby does not cry during the rite or sleeps - this is a good sign, which indicates that the child will live a happy life.
4. A bad rule is considered if the previously scheduled date has been postponed.
5. Godmothers can not be people who do not believe in God.
6. A bad omen is also considered if several babies were baptized in one font.
7. A sin is considered if the godmother and father are in love. They can not be blood relatives. It is forbidden to baptize a pregnant woman, since it is believed that her child and godson will be ill.

Many are interested in who buys a cross for the girl's christening. In general, regardless of whether the boy is baptized or girls, the future godfather should buy a cross. You can not buy a cross from gold, because this metal is considered impure. Another actual topic is what the godmother gives to the christening girl. In addition to different gifts, the second mother has a responsible role - buying clothes for baptism and towels, which wraps the baby after bathing. Still it will be interesting to know what icon to present for christenings to the girl. You can get the face of a saint, after whom the baby is named. You can also choose the image of the Virgin. If the child is often sick, then you can give an icon of Panteleimon the Healer . If a young child is baptized, then he can give a measuring icon, the height of which corresponds to the growth of the child.