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The Sacrament of Baptism takes about 30-40 minutes. In advance, you need to decide on the name for the child, which will be given to him at Baptism, with the choice of the temple and the purchase of baptismal supplies. It is also necessary to first visit the temple where the Sacrament will take place and talk with the priest. With all the preliminary moments, preparation for Baptism will take no more than a week.

At what age is a child baptized?

You can baptize a child at any age.

There is a tradition that a child should be baptized on the 40th day from the date of his birth. This is due to the fact that about 40 days is mentioned in Old Testament, and it is also believed that until the 40th day the mother cannot be present at the Sacrament due to natural reasons. But you can baptize earlier or later, the main thing is not to delay for a long time, not to leave the soul of the child without the grace of God.

In which church should a child be baptized?

Everyone decides for himself in which temple it is better to baptize his child. For a small child, it is preferable if the church is located near the house. First of all, you can find out from relatives, close friends, where they baptized their children. What they liked, what they didn't. You should know that the larger the church, the more children will be baptized in it. It can be difficult for toddlers to wait an hour and a half for their turn.

You should first visit the chosen temple and get acquainted with when you can perform the Sacrament of Baptism. Perhaps you have chosen a specific date and would like to baptize on that day. You can find all the detailed information in the church. A child can be baptized on any day, however, each parish has its own rules and you should know them in advance.

Usually baptized in the morning after the service.

Is it possible to baptize a child in winter?

No obstacles to the performance of the Sacrament of Baptism in winter time no year. The church is warm, the water for baptism is heated. I baptized my second daughter at the end of October in Gerasimo-Boldinsky monastery Smolensk region. We were two families who baptize babies. The children behaved wonderfully, no one cried. In the monastery itself it was warm, even hot, cozy and festive. The eldest daughter was baptized there, but in the summer. There were much more people, about 10 people. However, everything went surprisingly smoothly, the Sacrament of Baptism itself took no more than an hour in time.

How much does a baptism cost?

AT Orthodox Church there is no official fee. Here it is important to understand that in our country the Church is separated from the State, and, therefore, it exists only on the donations of the parishioners. Therefore, the amount that they will call you in the temple is only indicative. You can pay more if your funds allow. If you have a difficult life situation and you cannot pay for Baptism now, any priest is obliged to baptize the child for free. If you were denied a particular church, you can contact the dean or other higher priests.

In Moscow and the Moscow Region, the donation for Baptism is about 2,000-5,000 rubles. For an individual performance of the Sacrament, the amount may be slightly higher. In the regions, donations of 1000 rubles are made, for example, in the churches of the Smolensk region, 1500-2500 rubles are contributed for the baptism of a child.

Why do we need a conversation with the priest before Baptism?

A preliminary conversation with the priest is necessary so that the parents understand the full importance and responsibility of the Sacrament being performed. It is necessary to baptize according to faith, and not because the child is often sick, does not eat well, and is some kind of naughty.

During the conversation, the priest will tell about the Holy Scriptures, about the life of Jesus. About why a person is baptized. On the role of godparents in a child's life.

Announcements in recent times became obligatory in many temples. They usually take place where you will baptize the child. Temples have study rooms. Sunday school, usually there the priest invites parents and godparents. In most temples, such talks take place on weekends, usually on Saturdays. But the priest can appoint another time convenient for you and him.

How to choose the right godparents?

Godparents for one child cannot be a husband and wife, the parents themselves, as well as monastics. All other believers can be godparents.

As for the age at which one can become a godfather, there are discrepancies. Some priests say that from the age of majority, others say that from the age of 14 you can become a godfather or mother. With this question, it is better to turn to the priest at the categorical conversation before the Sacrament.

In Russian Orthodox tradition It is customary to have two godparents for a child: a man and a woman. However, there are no instructions in the Church on this matter. So, you can baptize a child with one godfather: for a boy, a man is traditionally chosen as a godfather, for a girl - a woman.

With the permission of the priest, unbaptized people, representatives of other religions can become godparents, and you can also become a godfather in absentia, if there are significant reasons for that.

Assuming such responsibility, it should be understood that the godfather is the person who is obliged to support the child at turning points in life. It is the godfather who should be next to his godson when he moves away from his parents in adolescence.

Advice to parents: choose a godfather to your liking. It is good if this person is close to your child and can visit him from time to time. If you offered to become a godfather, and the person refused, you should not beg him. Perhaps the person feels that they are not ready to take on this responsibility. Look for another person.

Literature for parents and godparents:

Hieromonk Macarius (Markish) - ""

Archpriest Valentin Mordasov - ""

Do parents and godparents need to confess, take communion before performing the Sacrament of Baptism?

No, it's optional.

What should godparents buy for baptism?

Usually Godfather buys a pectoral cross for the godson, and also pays the costs of performing the Sacrament of Baptism. The godmother can also buy a cross for her goddaughter, as well as other necessary things.

Baptismal set for a boy includes:

A new baptismal shirt and kryzhma (towel).

If the child is breastfed, you can purchase additional socks and a bonnet. During Baptism, the diaper, if there is one on the baby, is best removed. You can put it on after the baby has been dipped into the font three times.

Kryzhma, bonnet, shirt and booties for a boy

Baptismal set for a girl includes:

Baptismal dress, headscarf and kryzhma (towel).

For a girl, instead of a baptismal shirt, you can buy a baptismal dress.

Traditionally, blue tones are used in the decoration of the baptismal outfit for boys, and pink for girls. But the outfit can also be snow-white as a symbol of purity. For girls, it is allowed to decorate the baptismal set with ruffles and lace.

Baptismal attire should be made only from natural materials: cotton or linen, silk is most often used for decoration.

To choose the right outfit for Baptism, you need to know the age of the child, at least approximately his height or weight. Buy a christening gown in the size your child usually wears. For a boy, you can buy a baptismal shirt one size larger than usual, because. It's made from cotton and doesn't stretch. This will make it easier to put on.

In the winter season, you should buy a towel with a hood.

A baptismal set can also be bought at the church, but not always. Small churches won't sell it to you. Parents themselves can purchase such a set, and godparents then give something else.

Baptismal attire is customary to keep throughout life. If necessary, it can be washed.

To perform the Sacrament of Baptism, you will need baptismal candles, which are covered with elegant lace napkins so that the wax does not drip onto your hands. You can buy such candles in any church shop.

What should be given to the godparents for baptism?

Any gift can be. A good book, household items, something necessary for a child. Often godparents present icons of Jesus Christ, Holy Mother of God, that Saint, in whose honor the baby is named, prayer books, Bibles for children, other spiritual literature.

Measured icons are usually made to order in icon-painting workshops.

Some order beautiful measured icons that will become a family heirloom and possibly be passed down from generation to generation. The measured icon is called because it is made in the size of the child at the time of his birth. Such a shrine is made to order, depicting a saint on it - the patron saint of a child. If the godparents know the name of the saint in whose honor their godson will be named, they can pre-order a measured icon for a gift. It is made in icon-painting workshops at churches, or you can search for private manufacturers of such icons on the Internet. The average cost of a measured icon in Moscow is 17,000 rubles.

Who is present at Baptism?

Priest Alexander Ilyushenko answers as follows: “All relatives and just close people can be present at the baptism. Baptism is called a sacrament not because it is performed in secret from everyone, but because in baptism, as in the performance of other church sacraments, under visibly the fulfillment of the established sacred rites, the soul of the believer is informed of the invisible grace of the Holy Spirit.

A mother can also be present at the Baptism of her child. There are no restrictions for her today. In the pre-Christian era, there was a ban on visiting the temple for a woman who had just given birth. Only after 40 days she could cross the threshold of the temple and touch the shrines. But today this rule of ritual purity is no longer as important as it used to be.

Under what name should the child be baptized?

If you named your child according to the Saints, then the name at Baptism will be the same. For example, your girl was born on January 25, and you named her Tatyana. At Baptism, she will have the name Tatyana in honor of the Holy Great Martyr Tatiana, whose memorial day the Orthodox celebrate on January 25.

In the Russian Orthodox Church, they baptize only under those names that are contained in the Saints, i.e. there must be an Orthodox saint with the same name. You cannot baptize a child with a name that is not there.

Participating in the performance of the Church Sacraments, submitting notes, the name given at Baptism is always indicated.

But what if your name is not in the Saints? Here is what the priest Dionisy Svechnikov says: “If a person’s name is not Orthodox (not contained in the calendar), then they give him a name in honor of the saint, whose memory falls on the day of baptism (if there is no male or female name on that day, then look at the following days), or at the birthday. And sometimes a person asks to be baptized in honor of a particular saint, and this is quite acceptable. Sometimes they choose a name for a person that is simply consonant with his name.

What to do during Baptism?

All attendees should dress appropriately. There should be nothing bright, defiant, distracting the mind and attention of other people. Women should wear modest skirts and cover their heads with a scarf. It is also necessary to wear a pectoral cross on the chest for those who come to the temple of God to perform the Church Sacrament.

Before Baptism, you should buy candles, prepare a towel, a cross for a child - you will give these things to the priest. You should also keep a towel for the baby and a baptismal outfit at the ready.

During the Sacrament, the priest will put a cross around your child's neck. After that, it is never recommended to remove the cross.

Many parents are afraid that the rope on which the cross weighs can harm the baby. If you have such concerns, you can buy a thin chain or. Even if they get tangled, they will easily tear without harming the child.

All children behave differently in church. But, if you are calm and peaceful, set your soul in a solemn mood, then your child, as a rule, will behave well and calmly. If the baby is breastfed, you should feed him first so that he does not cry from hunger. If the child is sleeping, do not wake him up before time. The mother can take him in her arms if he bursts into tears.

In many churches it is allowed to photograph the Sacrament of Baptism. But again, this issue should be discussed in advance with the priest. The photographer must be as attentive as possible, not intrusive, not interfere with the performance of the Sacrament. It is unacceptable to use mobile phones during Communion.

What happens during the Sacrament of Baptism?

During Baptism, the godparents usually stand behind the priest, one of them holds the child in his arms. The priest reads the main prayers, then asks the godparents and the child to turn their faces to the west and renounce Satan three times.

During Baptism, godparents read two prayers: "Our Father" and "The Creed." The priest will also read these prayers and you can repeat the words quietly after him. Some write in advance the words of prayers on a piece of paper.

Then the baby is chrismated. At each chrismation, the priest pronounces the words: “The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Amen". Godparents repeat after him: "Amen." After that, a strand of hair is cut from the child's head as a sign of his dedication to the Warriors of Christ and readiness to serve God. Then comes the main moment of the Sacrament - a threefold immersion in the Holy Font. In the cold season, the child is not dipped, but only the head, neck and feet are moistened with water. Then one of the godparents takes the baby from the hands of the priest. Thus, he assumes the obligation to raise the child in the faith and will be responsible for him at the Last Judgment.

What to do after Baptism?

After Baptism, all those present can gather at home in a close family circle and celebrate this solemn event. Relatives can present gifts, say good words, read poetry. It's good if someone writes a couple of lines himself in honor of such an important event in the life of a little person.

Dear, beloved, dear,
My goddaughter,
You are the only one in the world,
And the whole world is for you today.
Congratulations on your christening day
And I wish you happiness
Let your angel protect you
From misfortune in life and trouble.

Your child has become a Christian, entered the bosom of the Orthodox Church, and now his future path depends only on you and your godparents. If you want to raise a believing person, live a righteous life yourself, keep the commandments of Christ. A child can be brought up only by personal example and good conversations. Godparents, at every opportunity, should talk with their godchildren, explain Christian truths to them, visit churches, confess and take communion. If possible, travel to holy places. Now there is a very large selection of beautiful Christian literature for children. There are books even for the little ones.

Baptism for the Orthodox is the second (but in a certain sense the main) spiritual birth of a person, his purification for subsequent existence, a kind of "pass" to paradise - the Kingdom of God. The newly enlightened person receives a remission of former sins. That is why Baptism, among all the Sacraments, is the first sacrament and is necessary for every person who seeks salvation and the meaning of life.

Godparents: Who are Godparents?

The sacrament of baptism is a special rite. This is the purification of the soul and the spiritual birth of man. According to the tradition of the Church, an infant should be baptized on the eighth or fortieth day of life. It is clear that at such an age it is impossible to demand from him faith and repentance - the two main conditions for uniting with God. Therefore, godparents are appointed to them, who undertake to educate their godchildren in the spirit of Orthodoxy. So the choice of godparents should be approached with all responsibility. After all, in theory, they should become a second mom and a second dad for your baby.

How to choose godparents?

When choosing a godfather for your baby, find someone you trust completely. These may be your close friends or relatives with whom you constantly support a good relationship. According to church tradition, if something happens to the parents, the godparents are obliged to replace them with their godson.

A godfather can only be an Orthodox believer who is able to give an account of his faith. Actually, a boy only needs a godfather, and a girl only needs a godmother. But according to the ancient Russian tradition, both are invited. At your request, there can be two, four, six ...

According to the laws of the Orthodox Church, godparents cannot be:
parents cannot be godparents of their child;
husband and wife godparents of one baby;
children (according to the decrees of the Holy Synod of 1836-1837, the godfather must be no younger than 15 years old, and the godmother no younger than 13 years old), because they are not yet able to vouch for the faith of the person being baptized, and they themselves do not know enough the laws of Orthodoxy;
immoral and insane people: the first because they do not deserve to be godparents by their very way of life, and the second because, due to illness, they are not able to vouch for the faith of the baptized, nor teach him the faith;
non-Orthodox - the recipients of the Orthodox.

What are the responsibilities of godparents?

Unfortunately, not every godparent imagines why his new “position” is called that way. Visiting a godson and giving gifts for an angel's day or a birthday is, of course, good. However, it is far from the most important thing. Caring for a growing godson includes many things.

First of all, this is a prayer for him. Learn to turn to God once a day - before going to bed. It's actually not difficult at all. Ask the Lord for health, salvation, help in raising your own children, the well-being of godchildren and relatives. It will be useful to master the path to the temple together with the baby, to bring him to communion on a church holiday. It would be great to conduct educational games with the baby, read books to him. For example, many adults love to read the children's Bible. It describes all the main events of Sacred History in an accessible way.

In addition, godparents can make life much easier for young mothers who find it difficult to find time to take care of their baby. If everyone, by virtue of their abilities, spends their free hours in communication with a child, then he himself will enjoy it.

Appearance of godparents

At the ceremony, the recipients (this is another name for the godfather) must come with the consecrated in the church pectoral crosses. In the traditions of the Slavic peoples in the temple, women always had a covered head and a dress below the knees with covered shoulders (little girls may be an exception). You should not wear high-heeled shoes, as the rite of baptism lasts from 30 minutes to 2 hours and most of the time you will have to stand with the child in your arms. As for men, there are no requirements for their clothing, but it is better to refrain from shorts and T-shirts. In church, such an outfit will look out of place.

Let the good old order not become burdensome for you, because your beautiful trousers and a new fashionable haircut can be demonstrated in other places. In church, it is better not to draw attention to yourself, focusing on the purpose of your coming.

Preparation for the ceremony

Currently, the ceremony is performed mainly in temples. Only in exceptional cases, if, say, a child is very sick, can the sacrament be performed at home or in a hospital. Then a separate clean room is required to perform the ceremony.

To baptize a baby, you must first choose a church. Walk through the temples, listen to your feelings. But keep in mind that baptism is not always performed directly in the church. Most cathedrals have a baptistery (or baptistery) - this is a separate room on the territory of the church, specially adapted for this rite. In large churches, baptism usually takes place quite magnificently and solemnly. But, perhaps, someone will like the secluded and calm atmosphere of small churches. Chat with the priest or with the novices, they will tell you in detail about how the rite of baptism takes place in this church.

How to choose the day of baptism?

There is no church establishment of Baptism on the fortieth day, this is primarily due to the fact that until the fortieth day the Church keeps the parent woman from entering the temple due to her postpartum infirmities and outflows that she has at that time. And the mother's first entry into the temple after the break is accompanied by the reading of special purifying prayers, until the reading of which she should not be present at the services.

But the day of baptism should not be taken literally, you can baptize a baby a little later, a little earlier. And now, sometimes, at the request of the parents, a child is baptized before the fortieth day, especially when there is at least some danger to the health of the child (baptism in this case is considered as a protective rite).

In ancient times, the celebration of the sacrament was most often timed to coincide with the greatest Christian holidays e.g. for Easter. But gradually the baptism turned into a family holiday. And now, on the contrary, the ceremony is performed almost every day, with the exception of such large church holidays like Christmas, Easter, Trinity. These days, the churches are usually crowded and the priests advise to postpone the ceremony. Most temples can be visited without an appointment. Usually the sacrament of baptism begins at 10 o'clock, immediately after the service. True, in this case, it is likely that a few more people will be baptized besides you and you will either have to wait, or you will be baptized along with others. It is much more convenient in one or two weeks to agree with the priest, who will perform the sacrament, on a specific date and time. Then your baby will be baptized first and in splendid isolation. In addition, when choosing the day of baptism, try not to fall on the critical days of the godmother. The fact is that during this period a woman should not kiss the shrines: kiss the cross, icons, and it is better not to go to the temple at all.

Preparing godparents for the rite of baptism

If you want to follow all the rules, start preparing for the ceremony in advance. Godparents need to go to church to confess, repent of their sins and take communion. It is advisable (but not necessary) to fast three or four days before the ceremony. But on the day of baptism, as well as before communion, godparents should not eat and have sex. At least one of the parents should know by heart the "Symbol of Faith" prayer. As a rule, at the baptism of a girl, the “Symbol of Faith” is read by the godmother, and at the baptism of a boy, by the father.

And one more thing: according to an unspoken rule, godparents take on all the costs of baptism. In some churches there are no official prices, it is believed that after the ceremony, godparents and guests make donations as much as they can. These costs are optional and their size is not specified anywhere. But the custom is generally followed.

According to church custom, the godmother buys a kryzhma or a “rizka”. This is a special cloth, or just a towel, in which the child is wrapped when taken out of the font. Besides, godmother gives a baptismal shirt and a cap with lace and ribbons (for a boy - with blue, for girls - respectively, with pink). The baptismal shirt is kept for life. The towel, according to custom, is not washed after the baptism of the child, but is used if the child is ill.

The godfather, again according to custom, buys a baptismal cross and a chain. Some believe that the cross and chain should be gold, some - silver, and someone is of the opinion that young children should wear a cross on a ribbon or string.

What prayers do you need to know?

Every conscious Christian needs to know the basic prayers: "Our Father", "Virgin Mother of God", "Symbol of Faith". During baptism, the godparents say the "Symbol of Faith" prayer for the baby. All these prayers are in a short prayer book, which, if desired, can be bought in a church shop.

What to bring to the temple?

As already mentioned, baptism is a birth into a new, sinless life. Perceiving the newly baptized from the holy font, the godparents accept an absolutely pure, sinless being. This purity is symbolized white clothes- kryzhma, which is brought to the temple along with a cross on a chain or thread. Who should buy a cross, and who should buy a chain, let the godparents decide for themselves. At the end of the ceremony, the priest will bless them and put them on for the baby.

An openwork diaper, a baptismal shirt or a new towel that has not yet been washed will serve as a cover for a small child.

What happens during the sacrament of baptism?

The priest, godparents and the child are the main participants in the sacrament. According to ancient customs, the mother and father of the child should not be present at the sacrament. Although recently the church has been more loyal to this ban and allows the father, and sometimes the mother of the baby, after saying a special prayer, to observe the rite together with those invited.

Throughout the ceremony, the godparents stand next to the priest and one of them holds the person being baptized in his arms. Before the ceremony, a priest in white robes walks around the baptismal room or temple and reads three prayers. After that, he asks the godparents and the godson to turn their faces to the west - symbolically, this is the abode of Satan. And, addressing the person being baptized, he asks a few questions.

Questions and answers are repeated three times. After that, the godparents should read the "Symbol of Faith" - this summary foundations of the Christian faith, which all Orthodox must know by heart. Then comes the chrismation. Having dipped the brush in a vessel with myrrh, the priest crosswise anoints the forehead, eyes, nostrils, mouth, ears, chest, arms and legs of the person being baptized. And at each anointing he says: “The seal of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Amen". The godparents, together with the priest, repeat: "Amen."

After chrismation, a strand of hair is cut from the head, which remains in the temple as a pledge of consecration and a symbol of sacrifice to God. If the child is being baptized in the cold season or conditions do not allow him to undress (low temperature in the baptismal room), free the baby’s arms and legs in advance.

Then the priest takes the child from them and directly performs the rite of baptism - three times immersion of the person being baptized into the font. If it is warm in the baptismal room, then most likely your baby will be dipped naked. But when it is cold in the temple, only the neck, hands and feet are exposed for anointing. Then one of the godparents takes the baby from the hands of the priest. That is why godparents are also called godparents. It is believed that, having taken the baby in their arms after the ceremony, the parents undertake to educate the godson in the Orthodox spirit all their lives and be responsible for this upbringing on the Last Judgment. If they cannot see their godson often, they should at least mention him in their daily prayers.

Baptism of a child is one of the main sacraments of the Orthodox Orthodox Church.

Once in the bosom of the Church, the child receives full protection, he is spiritually born and receives the right to participate in the remaining 6 Orthodox Sacraments.

You may be told that it is better to be baptized when the child is older. But it is recommended to do this as early as possible. After all, those who are not baptized, if trouble suddenly happens, they don’t even have a funeral service. They are not commemorated later in worship services. And then, when the child grows up, it will be harder for him to endure the hourly procedure and dipping into the font.

The baptism of a child in a church is a very important event in the life of every family, which has strictly established rules and recommendations for implementation. The responsibility that adults bear for their child is enormous. However, for many parents, the need for this ordinance is questionable.

In order to dispel the doubts that arise on this issue, it should be immediately clear that the Sacrament of Baptism is nothing more than the birth of a completely new life in its spiritual understanding, which will protect the child and in the future will allow him to reach the Kingdom of Heaven.

At the same time, baptizing simply because it is “necessary” is not worth it. Parents must themselves come to faith and understand the need for this step. This is due to the fact that churchmen openly declare that there is no point in baptism if the education of the faith is not observed.

In some cases, parents, desiring to allow their child to make their own, more informed choice, baptize only after their child is able to take a conscious step in that direction. But, as a rule, this process is carried out much earlier - in infancy.

The best age for baptism

Baptism of a child - the rules for parents, recommendations from the church directly and quite unequivocally say that this process should take place as soon as possible. Although this sacrament can be performed on people of any age, gender and race, it is infancy that is the best period.

What does mom need to know? Not so little. The details will be taught by the priest from the church, where the ordination will take place, and we will briefly describe and remind you of what godparents should know.

And now - it's not so much about mercantile things like kryzhma, places for celebrating events and so on, but more about the spiritual.

So, dad, mom and godparents should know:

• at what age can a baby be baptized;
• on what days the Sacrament is performed;
• which church name will be given to an infant;
• what prayers you need to know;
• how often to give communion to a child;
• who can become a godfather (godfather);
• how to prepare for the rite of baptism and so on.

Baptized at any age, and babies more often - on the fortieth day of life (when the mother enters the temple and the mother's body has fully recovered from a physiological point of view during this period).

But this is also done on the 8th day from birth, if the little one is in danger. Everything is done on any days, even on Lenten and holidays, if possible.

In some cases, a child can be baptized within a matter of hours after his birth, however, according to the practice adopted in the Russian Orthodox Church, this should be done after four dozen days and nights.

Choosing the Right Church

For parents at this time, the issue of choosing a place where the child will be baptized becomes important. Much depends on the church in which the sacrament will be performed. The existing rules and recommendations do not say anything strict about this. If the father and mother of the baby go to a particular temple, they may well have the baby baptized by their confessor.

In the same case, when their full-fledged coming to faith takes place along with baptism, then you can do this at your own discretion and choose the church and priest that will be closest to them morally. An important factor is the proximity of the temple to the house, so that going there in the future does not become rare. and carried out on a regular basis.

It is worth noting that each temple has its own schedule of rituals, so you need to agree on the timing with the priest. It is he who determines the day (it is desirable that the godmother does not fall on the critical days (she will not enter the temple).

He will tell you what church name will be given to the baby.
You can take communion on any day, that is, on Sunday, Orthodox holidays and angel day.

If this is not possible, then it is advisable to bring the baby to communion at least once a month. Then he will get used to the spiritual life.

Purchases for the rite of baptism of the baby

Before the sacrament should be performed whole line necessary purchases, without which the process will be impossible to carry out in principle.

The most important items of expenditure include:

• baby shirt;
• consecrated cross;
• special towel.

All these goods can be found both in a regular store and in a special church shop, which is located, as a rule, directly at the entrance to the temple. Items can be purchased individually or as a special christening kit. Future godparents carry out their purchase.

Choice of baptismal attire

When choosing a baptismal outfit for a child, one should dwell on the most delicate and soft fabrics that can only be found in modern stores. This is due to the fact that the baby's skin is extremely sensitive and prone to various skin diseases and rashes, which in turn is fraught with crying and hysteria.

Sometimes a special bag is purchased in which the baby's hairs are placed after the ceremony.

Boy's shirt

There are no fundamental differences between the outfits for boys and girls, because clothes for baptism, as a rule, are of a universal look. Boys most often choose a shirt in white or pale blue, which emphasizes their gender. The style can be different - from very short to long shirts, hiding even the baby's heels.

Boys often order outfits with very elegant embroidery in the form of a cross. For very young children, a clean shirt is taken, made of cotton, which is practically not decorated in any way. This is done in order not to cause any irritation on the skin.

For a slightly older child, shirts that are more similar to adult outfits are more often used. They have a neat cutout, richly sheathed with many decorative elements made using fabrics of different colors.

Girl's dress

Despite the fact that for girls the classic christening outfit is not much different from those described above, now more and more exclusive and unique things are sewn more and more often:

For clothes for girls, only natural fabrics such as linen or cotton can be used as material. In some cases, viscose is used, especially often this is done for embroidery of decorative elements.

Baptism towel

Of great importance in the process of baptism is a special towel called kryzhma. In fact, this term means a kind of diaper made in an openwork style. After the ceremony, it is kept for many decades, and it becomes a real family treasure and relic.

In recent years, more and more often in the corner indicate the date of the baptism of the baby. His main force consists in healing a child if he becomes very ill in infancy. Famous clergymen recommend using kryzhma in combination with healing prayers along with traditional medical treatment. The towel is also purchased by the godparents.

Choice of pectoral cross

Another essential attribute is the cross. Many godparents, especially those who are not believers, are concerned about what material it should be made of, where it should be purchased.

It is important that the cross fully comply with all the canons and rules established by the Russian Orthodox Church. And what material it is made of, it does not matter at all. It can be gold, and silver, and ordinary aluminum. As a chain, you can even use an ordinary rope or thread.

The main thing is that the cross is not

decoration, but carries a special meaning, performs the function of protection and unity with God. It must be consecrated.

If the purchase is made in a shop at the temple, then it is such, after the store you should visit any temple and ask the priest to bless it.

The role of godparents in a child's life

A huge role in the development of the child is played by godparents, who must be people of faith or striving for this. In addition, they must have high moral standards and pure thoughts. This is due to the need to help the baby throughout life. As a rule, there are always two godparents, but, in extreme cases, you can invite one person.

In the case of a boy, this is a man; when the rite is performed on a girl, then a woman. Age varies by gender. You can become a godfather at the age of 15, a mother at 13. This is confirmed by a special decree of the highest church body - the Synod. Godparents must be prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for and raising a child in the event that he loses his relatives.

The godfather - the recipient is a witness in the Sacrament, a guarantor for faith and a person who must teach the child the true faith, helping him become a worthy member of Christ's Church.

And godparents need to memorize, among other things, the basic Orthodox prayers, such are considered "Our Father", "Symbol of Faith", "Virgin Mother of God, rejoice." They are in short prayer books that can be bought at the church shop.

If teaching conversations are held in the temple, it is advisable for the recipients to visit them. Mom should remember that grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends of parents who are not related, and even, contrary to superstition, a pregnant woman can become a godparent at the baptism of a child.

But it must be Orthodox Christian, and not a Catholic, a Muslim or a good atheist, a church person. After all, the task of the recipients is to raise a godson in Orthodoxy.

You need to know that the godfather is not changed after Baptism, no matter what happens to him, he is alone. The rite of the sacrament of baptism involves the presence of godparents during its performance. It is allowed without godparents if the priest is a godfather.

Cannot become godparents:

• monks and nuns;
• people who are not churched;
• father and mother of the child;
• Gentiles;
• husband and wife (for the same child);
• insane;
• ignorant in the faith;
• criminals;
• notorious sinners;
• juveniles.

Before the ceremony, the godfathers need to learn the Creed, because they will pronounce it instead of the baby, whom they will hold during the service, take after the font, and so on.

There are other rules and regulations. So, the baptized and the recipient can neither marry nor get married. Kumu cannot marry the widow-mother of his spiritual daughter.

Godparents pray for their godchildren, teach them to pray, demonstrate virtues by their own example - love, mercy, etc. They are supposed to acquaint their pupils with the basics of religion, take them to church, take them to communion and take part in education together with biological parents.

If the godson is left without a father and mother, godparents can take care of him.

Choosing a godmother

When choosing, you should look for that person who sincerely loves the child and will be ready to sacrifice his health, well-being and even life for the sake of his salvation and a happy life. The godmother has many duties, for example, it is she who teaches the child all the basics Orthodox faith and teaches him the necessary prayers.

The godmother is the person with whom the child, when growing up, can share his thoughts and experiences. She should gently guide him in the right direction of development and be always ready to help the child. Often godparents become the closest people after the mother.

Godfather's Choice

The role of the godfather is also very important and should not be limited to paying for christening purchases and further gifts. He should be an authority and support for the child in the process of growing up, on whom you can always rely. It should help to overcome life's difficulties and make the right choice in difficult situations.

The godfather is the first and most important protection of the child from the Devil. He also protects his own parents so that they raise the baby in the right way. The Church understands the complexity of this mission, but the godfather must steadfastly fulfill it, including in a complex manner with parents.

Before the rite of baptism, it is customary to confess and take communion to both them and mom and dad. True, this is not a dogma, but a wish. It is also important to remember that on the day of baptism, as well as later, on the day of the angel, one should not arrange a feast, but spend it with the godson in the temple.

They come to the temple in clothes appropriate for this occasion and with a cross around their neck. Women are supposed to cover their heads with a scarf. Having heard the cry of her child from the baptismal, mother needs to prepare for the fact that this is a moment that needs to be experienced.

There are many superstitions about baptism and some unnecessary rituals. You don't have to listen to anyone. All information should come only from the priest. Well, it is advisable to spend the day of baptism piously.

Traditional gifts from godparents

Gifts for a child after a baptism are dependent solely on the goodwill and financial situation those guests who are present at the ceremony.

The Bible is considered a gift-recommendation from the church. According to the rules, godparents give such a book to a child after baptism

The icon of the heavenly patron and the cross are traditionally also given by godparents. Parents are not allowed into the baptismal. They remain waiting in the temple.

Conducting the rite of baptism

Baptism of a child is carried out according to certain rules established for parents and godparents. Depending on the church, the recommendations given by confessors directly on the process may differ slightly.

The rite consists of certain number sequentially performed actions, which are briefly formulated below:

1. There is a naming. As a result of this action, the baby officially receives a patron in heaven.
2. After that, the confessor, with the help of a special gesture, gives the child a blessing, which leads to the formation of heavenly protection.
3. Then special prayers are read, which set as their task the establishment of a complete ban on the Devil to come to the child.
4. Then the process of blessing the water by the priest takes place.
5. The priest dips the baby in a font specially designed for this, and then hands it over to the godfather or godmother, depending on the gender of the child, who puts on him a cross and special clothes.
6. The ritual is completed by the so-called chrismation.

Differences in the baptism of a boy and a girl

The process of baptism of boys and girls is practically no different. The only significant point is that after taking him out of the font in the arms of the godfather, the boy is brought into the altar, but the girl is not, according to certain church canons and traditions.

Rules for choosing a name for a child according to the calendar

Choosing a name for a child at baptism is not the most difficult task. It is carried out with the help of the so-called Saints, in which more than one and a half thousand different names are collected, often out of circulation.

It is important to remember a few key points:

1. The name of the baby should be used the one that is recommended for naming directly on the day of his biological birth.
2. In the event that there is no suitable name, you can look about a week ahead at the Saints and choose at your discretion.
3. It is important to approach this process with the utmost care, because to change given name it will be hard. Only in rare cases do they resort to changing the name given at birth.
4. You can use a name that is consonant with what is written in the passport, because often parents call their children names that are not mentioned in the Saints. It is also important that the name is consonant with the patronymic and surname of the baby in his adult life.

Organization of the rite of baptism of a child

It is important to clarify the date of the sacrament in advance and discuss with the priest who will conduct it all, even the seemingly smallest and most insignificant details. For example, some churches prohibit filming or allow it after paying a symbolic development contribution. Usually, each church has separate days of the week and hours of the ritual.

The duration and cost of the ceremony for children

The baptism of a child, the features of the procedure and the duration of the rite can differ significantly depending on which particular church this sacrament is performed.

The rules and recommendations for parents, which are issued by well-known clergy, speak of the need for humble submission to the confessor who baptizes the baby. Usually this process does not take more than one hour. With a large number of children, a little more time may be needed.

Features of the celebration of children's christening

The baptism of a child is not just an ordinary event, but a great sacrament that carries the need to comply with the rule of conduct that is established for parents in various aspects.
The recommendations from the church concern, among other things, how exactly the feast of christening for babies should be celebrated. The cornerstone aspect is holding a festive meal.

Festive table and traditional dishes

Baptism always ends with a festive table, and with which the whole family and numerous relatives of the baby gather. As traditional dishes dishes made from dough must be present, first of all, various pies and many varieties of cereals. Poultry is allowed as meat.

How can a child change after baptism

The baptism of a child for parents means the onset of a special stage. It is said that the baby changes completely and becomes much calmer. However, this is only the beginning. Recommendations from the church say that one should continue to fully educate the child in the Christian faith and teach them to follow the rules that are established by the Law of God.

Summing up, it should be noted several quite unambiguous conclusions. The Sacrament of Baptism is a truly unique event that happens to every person only once in a lifetime. For parents who perform a ceremony on their child, this is the most important step aimed at educating him in full accordance with the moral foundations that are laid down in the Christian faith.

This step is also important for the parents of godparents, who open their souls and stand up for the protection of an innocent baby. For a child, baptism means the possibility of reaching the Kingdom of Heaven in the future.

Baby Baptism Video

How is the rite of baptism:

The priest will tell you what you need to know before the baptism of a child:

The other day, a distant friend called and asked a strange question: “Where in Moscow can a child be baptized without an interview?” The correspondent of Pravmir understood what this phrase means, and what other problems arise in connection with baptism. When writing the material, information was used from open sources - various forums of general (non-church) topics.

Baptize to... be

The reasons why people decide to baptize their children are sometimes very original in the sense that they have nothing to do with the Church.

Baptism can be seen as following a family pattern:

« Our family has a tradition of baptizing children. And I don't want to back down from her", - says one of the users.

Sometimes baptism is perceived as a national tradition:

« I won’t call myself a church person, for me it’s more a matter of continuity and some kind of identification: a Russian person is an Orthodox Christian».

This statement is accompanied by a lengthy justification:

« People (for the most part) profess (feel belonging to) the religion that has historically developed on the territory of their state. Hindus do not convert to Christianity, the Japanese do not aspire to Judaism, and the Iranians are indifferent to Zen. Everyone minds their own business».

Such non-church people, "Orthodox in culture", sociological surveys reveal in Russian society from two-thirds to 80%. We even like to appeal to this number on occasion. But it seems that it is with these people, when they turn to the church, wanting to baptize their children, that the greatest number of misunderstandings, sad and comical situations occur, the essence of which is the same: they don’t really know what they are asking for, but they demand to fulfill what they ask.

Godparents without "fanatical piety"

« I baptized two of my children and an older relative, and everything was easy, sincere and festive ...

Now the priest sternly asked me when I went to confession and took communion for the last time, how often I go to church and which one, what prayers I know. I do not differ from many compatriots in excessively fanatical piety, so I honestly answered that I do all this at the behest of my soul, not rarely, but not every day. I received an answer: “I am tired of baptizing atheists!»

The commentator was offended. But how can she explain that baptism is not just a “holiday”, and Christianity is not only “God in the soul”?

Another case:

« Our godfather was the brother of a relative. In general, he is a hard-working guy, from the village, where all the aunts go to him for help, and he does not take a penny from anyone, he is always happy to help. Also unworthy».

Is a godfather and a “good man” the same thing?

« A friend asked me to be a godmother to her baby. I prepared thoroughly - I bought everything I needed in the Epiphany store, mentally tuned in, and now I read about the interview and got upset. I don't really follow Orthodox customs, and suddenly the priest will not allow me to this sacrament».

Obviously, in the view of such people, baptism is just a beautiful rite. So the complaints about the refusal to “carry out the ritual” are rushing over the Web. Or the fact that for some reason the “ritual” was carried out not individually or not in the main church (which was chosen by the applicants for being beautiful and old), but in a small baptismal church (or in general in a separate baptismal room), where not the photographer and the operator with the camera could normally turn around.

Is the church simply beautiful?

Baptize ... without an interview

However, the main wave of indignation is caused by the requirement for parents and godparents to undergo public discussions. As the main argument against them, participants in online discussions cite the practice that existed in the Church in the 1990s, when all those who came were baptized at the first conversion.

However, let's look at what general conversations are and why they arose.

The introduction into church practice of preparatory conversations for the baptized themselves (in the case of adults being baptized), as well as for parents and godparents (in the case of the baptism of an infant) is regulated by the document “On Religious Educational and Catechistic Service in the Russian Orthodox Church”, which entered into effective as of December 28, 2011.

It says in particular:

“It is unacceptable to perform the Sacrament of Baptism on adults who, not knowing the basics of faith, refuse to prepare to participate in the Sacrament.”

“The Sacrament of Baptism cannot be performed on a person who denies the fundamental truths of the Orthodox faith and Christian morality. People who wish to be baptized for superstitious reasons cannot be allowed to participate in the Sacrament of Baptism.

That is, the main purpose of the conversations preceding baptism is not to conduct a “test for good man”, as the authors of some of the above entries considered. Their goal is to explain to a person the basics of the religion to which he converts himself or converts a child.

At our request, the cleric of the church of St. Nicholas at Straw Gatehouse priest Dimitry Turkin:

For many years the priests had to baptize almost everyone who asked for it. A very small number of the baptized became parishioners. Members of the Church sometimes received people who were very far from true faith and not striving to know this faith. There is hope that this situation has passed forever.

So, you need to accustom yourself to the idea that you need to prepare for baptism, and if there is no such readiness objectively, then there will be no baptism.

Currently, preparation for baptism consists of listening to lectures mainly by future godparents. Of course, like any new business, it is not without flaws. In fact, we are trying to revive the practice of catechumens before baptism. This is an obvious good for the Church, so the world does not want to accept it.

The mistake of those who critically assess our attempts to oppose the formal attitude towards the Sacrament lies in the fact that it seems to them that we are trying to force someone to teach something. In fact, we are still trying, sorry for being rude, just to filter out those who do not want to learn anything themselves. They, believe me, do not need either Christ or His Church.

It is very good that someone declares: “the baptism of a child is the reason to start going to the temple.” Attending preparatory lectures is precisely the beginning of going to the temple. In addition, it is also a way to begin to understand something in church life. But we can no longer count on “suddenly start”.

Imagine the feelings of a priest forced for years to baptize everyone who comes. Believe me, it is very difficult and painful for the soul to pray with and for those who themselves do not want anything and simply indifferently defend the time of the Sacrament.

In fact, we do not refuse anyone. If a person has been trained, then he is allowed to be baptized. It’s just that those who have decided for themselves that they don’t need anything from the Church other than the fact of baptism do not come to our talks and therefore do not come to be baptized and baptize their children.

There were many and different cases of baptism, but I don’t remember a single one when a person who at first showed indifference became a parishioner.

In general, in the time that has passed since the introduction of catechetical conversations into church practice, the attitude towards them has become calmer. However, the phrase placed in the title of this section still occupies a leading position in the list of search queries.

Interview stumbling blocks

In addition to the very fact of their holding, the public discussions raise a number of other questions.

Firstly, at the very beginning of the conversation, apparently, they conducted, as they say, "with zeal beyond reason." The correspondent knows of a case when, several years ago, in the summer, an Orthodox couple from Moscow tried to baptize their third child in Vologda with their parents.

After serving a two-hour lecture with three children from zero to four years old in her arms, the mother then tried to talk with the priest about "softening the procedure." To which she received the answer: “Either stay out for two more meetings, or go to be baptized at the place of residence.”

In Moscow, after asking the same couple a few questions, the priest told the parents to prepare for communion. The child was baptized on the next convenient day for them.

Priest Dimitry Turkin comments:

Participation (NB, not presence) of godparents and (or) parents is mandatory in cases where they are not churched or are not parishioners of this temple. If parishioners who confess and receive communion in the church ask for baptism, they receive permission without preparation.

If these are people from another parish, then in a short conversation they should show their degree of churching and, then, according to the results, they will either receive permission for baptism, or they will be offered to undergo preparatory conversations.

Cases of a diligent attitude towards catechesis (both on the part of the participants and the organizers) were also noted in the online recordings:

“It's just something like a lecture. Went for three Saturdays. Dad was sitting with the baby. I don't regret it. At least I took a nap."

In other cases, the very content of the conversation raised questions. The regulation "On religious, educational and catechetical service" provides:

“The announcement of adults involves several conversations, including the study of the Creed, selected places Holy Scripture, the foundations of Christian morality, including ideas about sins and virtues, an introduction to the liturgical life of the Church.

The official document prescribes: when they are necessary, there should be at least two conversations, but their content and duration is determined by the catechist "with love and discretion." However, life practice can often differ significantly:

« I went last year, so they gave me videos on my laptop to watch the speeches of the clergy about the benefits of the very conversation that I came to».

Sometimes the meaning of the conversation, according to the testimonies of those who were announced, was reduced to maintaining the superstitions associated with baptism:

« The interview was more like a conversation about life. The main thing that worried them was whether we were meeting with the godfather, whether we were living together as a man and a woman, or whether we were married ...»

In other cases, the content of the conversation itself is generally difficult to understand:

« The inadequate lady who conducted this interview took the liberty of telling why children die young, but there was no logic in this».

Sometimes those who came were clearly not ready for the fact that the teaching would go "into a practical plane." Although, perhaps, the tone of the conversation was chosen not quite right:

« The abbess of the church (I could be wrong) conducted a monologue about how irresponsible, sinful, low people we are all.

There were many godparents and parents, some tried to ask questions, to which they received short answers in the style: “There is a book, everything is written there, why is it unclear?»

True, our godfather, convicted of fornication to the whole crowd (he had already lived with a girl for a long time), got married. Perhaps we are wrong Orthodox and should not be baptized, but this is not the way to convey it.”

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Preorder questions. Price, quality, production, product availability

Question: Who makes the jewelry (crosses, spoons, chains) presented in the store?

Answer: We cooperate with manufacturing companies from Kostroma region, famous for its jewelry factories and workshops. Our jewelry assortment is represented by the products of the Aquamarine and Sokolov factories (silver spoons and gold crosses), IP Monichev, Kostroma region. (silver spoons). Also here you will find beautiful products from the "Silver Factory" Argent Kolchugino (silver spoons, children's silverware) and Elizaveta SPb LLC (silver and gilded crosses). Gaitans for crosses are produced by Pokrovsky workshops, the Aquamarine plant and IP Ignatova.

Question: Whose production of christening clothes?

Answer: We invent and sew all garments in our workshop, with the exception of a few christening dresses of the Russian brand Fleole. For sewing baptismal towels, we use either terry cloth in linen, or factory blanks (rectangular towels 70x130-140, 100x150 cm) from an Uzbek or Russian factory.

Question: I found the same christening clothes in another online store, and they were cheaper. Why is that?

Answer: Typically, brands force partner stores to maintain a suggested retail price policy for their products. Therefore, the prices of online stores for the same product are approximately the same and you can save money only through a policy of discounts or free shipping. The online store you visited violates the rules or forgot to change the price when the supplier's price list changes, or maybe it sells stale leftovers. We supply our sewing products to children's shops, churches, we cooperate with other online stores, subject to uniform recommended prices for our products. Therefore, you are unlikely to find our specific models at a lower price than on our website. Most online stores work from the warehouse of the supplier and they do not have products in their own warehouse. Turning to the supplier, such an online store will be denied the supply of goods for violating the MRP policy and will not buy the goods you need from the supplier. You will lose time. The second reason for lower prices for seemingly similar christening clothes is banal theft. Even in the world of baptismal fashion, manufacturers peep ideas from each other, copy patterns, embroidery designs, and decor. When we started in 2011, we developed our own model range, technology, because there were no other specialized productions of christening clothes on the market. Since then, we have had many competitors who do not hesitate to take our popular models as a basis, sew them in cheaper fabrics and sell them at a lower price. Indeed, in a photograph, especially a professional one, all fabrics look the same - white and smooth, and the quality can only be understood by touch.

Question: Do you have certificates for clothes, spoons and crosses?

Answer: All christening and children's clothing is certified and meets European safety standards. Certificates are provided by manufacturers of goods presented in our store. For a copy, you can contact our operators or send a request via feedback, e-mail. As for jewelry, each product has a stamp of the assay office, as well as a tag of the manufacturing plant - this is a confirmation of the authenticity of the sample of the product. Mandatory certification of jewelry has long been canceled, so certificates as such do not exist.

Q: Is the item in stock as listed?

Answer: All garments of our production are in stock or can be promptly sewn in a day if something suddenly runs out. We order jewelry - crosses and spoons at factories and workshops in advance, we buy them to our warehouse, so many products are exclusive and they simply are not available in other stores. The manager will promptly confirm the availability of the product without asking the intermediary - we are one of the few online stores that work with their own jewelry warehouse. If something is missing (the site is not directly linked to the database of product balances and the availability on the site is updated manually, so it may be late in the season), with our wide range you can easily find an analogue to replace the missing article.

Question: The description of the towels says that the terry cloth is 100% cotton, fluffy. Is it without synthetic additives?

Answer: The products use terry cloth of various densities from 350 to 450 grams. This is a terry cloth of an ordinary average towel - that is, not like the pile of a fur coat, but definitely not rare! The composition of the fabric is declared by the manufacturers as 100% cotton, while some towels may have a silky feel that is not characteristic of 100% cotton, from which you expect some roughness. The fact is that to give a marketable appearance, towels undergo a special treatment that does not affect the composition of the product. This is a surface treatment that disappears after the first wash.

Question: Many christening shirts are made of linen. Will the linen be too hard for the baby?

Answer: The softness and density of linen varies. We sew from thin, softened blouse fabric. In terms of its composition, this fabric is not 100% linen, but a blended fabric - 45% linen / 55% cotton, which gives it important advantages: it is pure white, soft, not prone to shrinkage, its structure is somewhat reminiscent of coarse calico with textured linen linings. But when compared with coarse calico, linen fabric looks richer. If you are still not sure about the choice of linen christening clothes, then pay attention to cotton products - we also have a wide range of them.

Question: How to save money on buying things for Baptism?

Answer: It is not recommended to buy a second-hand baptismal set, because. christening clothes must be new. You can buy an inexpensive set of thin calico-gauze or mixed fabric with polyester, without lace, with simple embroidery for about 500 rubles. - such products can be found in a church shop or economy-class children's stores. As for our online store, we do not sew products from such fabrics, but we always have shirts and diapers at a discount. Usually these are models with a small defect (wrong embroidery color, a small weaving defect, a speck in an inconspicuous place) or unredeemed products with personalized embroidery. On the site, they are presented on the sales page, but the list is incomplete and you need to check with the operator the availability of the selected item. Photos can be sent to WA or Viber +7-903-121-02-22. You can buy items from the sale in the showroom.

Preorder questions. Composition, dimensions and equipment

Question: My child is larger (smaller) than peers, how to choose the right size?

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Question: Can I put a bonnet one size larger/smaller than the shirt?

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Question: I can't decide on the model and size online. Why is there no delivery of products to choose from?

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Question: I like the set, but it has a towel without a hood. I want the same one, but with a hood and a different color of embroidery.

Answer: Write about your wish in the comments to the order, and we will fulfill it. In this case, the operator will recalculate the order amount. You can also assemble a set of different items you like - take a shirt from one set, a towel with a hood - from another, a bonnet - from the third, put it all in a basket and sign "pack as a set". If the products do not fit each other, the operator will warn you.

Question: Is it possible to correct the product to my measurements, sewing to order, other embroidery?

Answer: It is difficult to call the figure of a child under 3 years old exactly the figure for which an individual fit is required, therefore we do not adjust baby clothes according to the measurements taken by the parent, just take a larger / smaller size, focusing not only on weight, but also on weight , chest circumference. In children closer to adolescence, deviations from the standard figure are possible, full rows appear, and we sew all products to an average fullness for a given height / age. You need to accurately measure the child's height and chest circumference. If the figure of the child is radically different from the standard or the completeness differs from the average, the operator discusses this point with the technologist. The service of individual fitting or tailoring of the product again is provided on an advance payment, the increase in the price of the product will be 20%, the lead time for the order is about a week. Embroidery design, product design can also be adjusted, please contact our operator for details.

Question: We are baptizing a boy, is it necessary to buy a complete baptismal set with a bonnet, although we do not wear the latter?

Answer: You can purchase the shirt and towel/diaper separately. Or indicate in the comments to the order that you do not need a cap, and we will recalculate the amount. The sets for boys also offer a complete set to choose from - with a bonnet or a storage bag.

Question: Which baptismal set to choose - with a diaper or with a towel?

Answer: After the bath, you take the baby in a diaper or in a towel. This thing will become wet almost immediately, and you will need to put a shirt on the child and wrap him in a blanket. More during Epiphany, neither a film nor a towel will be useful to you, so the choice is not so important. Fathers often ask for a towel, but in the future it needs to be stored, and it takes up a lot of space. Therefore, we personally tend to choose a film - you can lay it in a crib, and then fold it compactly and keep it as a keepsake. The diaper can also be warm, i.e. flannel, in it the baby will not freeze even during baptism in winter.

Question: What do I need to buy for the baptism of a child?

Answer: The required minimum of baptismal accessories for a boy: a shirt and what you will take from the font - a diaper or a towel. A girl may need a headdress, although in theory it is not required for infants (children under 7 years old). You will also need an Orthodox cross made of any metal and a rope. Read more about the list of things for the Baptism of a child in the article. If a youth (over 7 years old) or an adult is being baptized, slippers will be needed.

Question: Why do you need 2 towels for Baptism?

Answer: Usually the church does not explain this, they just ask to bring 2 towels. In short, you use one of the towels for your child as a baptismal one, i. after the font, and leave the second in the temple for various needs. Therefore, the first one can be personalized, with an embroidered Orthodox cross, and the second one can save money - buy a simple white terry towel. You can read more about this in the article.

Questions about delivery, payment, pickup

Question: Do you accept card payments?

Answer: You can pay for the order via a card online directly on our website, at the pickup point in Moscow and to the courier Krestilnoe upon delivery in Moscow. In the order, be sure to indicate the desired payment method, because. Not all couriers have payment terminals with them. When delivered by third-party courier services in St. Petersburg, the courier service CDEK in Russia and in the Moscow region, couriers do not have terminals, the order can be paid by card online on our website.

Question: Is it possible to come to you and buy what you need without making a preliminary order?

Answer: You can, but we do not recommend doing this for some reason. Firstly, the pickup point is not a full-fledged store. It houses a small exhibition hall, which presents samples of baptismal clothing. And the pickup point in St. Petersburg is generally an office without a showcase. Our managers are often busy taking orders by phone and via the Internet, and you will have to wait for a consultation. Name embroidery cannot be done on the spot, it must be ordered 1 working day in advance. Jewelry in the showcase is not presented in full assortment. Any number of crosses and spoons to choose from must be ordered at least an hour in advance. Therefore, we recommend that you place an order in advance so that all products are postponed and you can make a purchase decision already on the spot.

Question: The christening is already tomorrow, can I urgently receive an order in Moscow?

Answer: As a rule, the Baptism of a child is scheduled for the weekend. And such urgent orders arise on Thursday-Friday. Therefore, if you have time to place an order before the couriers are sent on the route (that is, before 9 am on Friday) with a comment about urgent delivery, then your order will be processed in the morning (be ready to receive a call from 9 am) and delivered on the same day. If the couriers have already left, then pre-order and come to our pickup point on the same day! We work according to the schedule indicated in the header of the site).

Question: How to pay for delivery within Russia if I am abroad?

Answer: You can pay for the order online using the card on our website, most foreign cards are suitable for payment. If the card does not go through, we offer other payment options, such as Western Union transfer, Golden Crown. We do not work with Paypal.

Question: I want to make a surprise and order the delivery of goods as a gift. What do I need to do?

Answer: In the comments to the order, indicate your intention, leave your phone number and the recipient (mark where whose number is). You can pay for the order using a card online or make a transfer to the bank details specified by us. We also sell gift cards of various denominations, both in physical form and in the form of electronic certificates.

Question: Can I send my courier for the order?

Answer: Yes, to pick up the order, tell your courier the order number and the full name of the person to whom the purchase was made. Don't forget to give the courier our phone number and address. You can pay for the order in advance or upon receipt - in cash or by card.

Question: Why don't you send the order to the regions by transport companies, because it's cheaper?

Answer: We can send an order to any shopping mall of your choice, but the cost of delivery services by our courier in Moscow must be added to the shopping mall tariff, if the shopping mall address is within the Moscow Ring Road. Often, courier delivery by CDEK costs the same money as the tariff of the cheapest shopping mall + our courier to the address of the shopping mall.

Question: I don’t want to pay for the order before it is sent, I’m afraid of fraud, I want to receive an order with cash on delivery.

Answer: The website and workshop of Baptismal has been operating since 2011, and during this time tens of thousands of orders have been completed. The team of our company is more than 15 people, we have a real address in Moscow and an official legal entity, and believe me, any negative feedback on the network about the non-delivery of paid orders would have affected us with losses incomparable with the cost of your order. Therefore, do not worry, we ship everything, do not forget to report payment in a timely manner and track your parcels with orders, because. There are overlays with notices in the mail. If you are still afraid, we can send the order by mail or courier service CDEK with cash on delivery, if there are no products with personalized embroidery in the order. To do this, you need to make an advance payment only for delivery, and pay the rest of the amount upon receipt of the order. Be prepared that the cost of delivery in this case will be higher due to the insurance cost of the shipment than when sending a regular prepaid package. Also, delivery services have a commission for the cash on delivery transfer service. Therefore, when choosing this payment method, you overpay a lot.

Question: Why does a surcharge appear on COD delivery?

Answer: All details of delivery with payment upon receipt can be found on the Payment Methods page. The markup is the commission that the delivery service takes on top of the cash on delivery itself. For delivery by the CDEK service, this is 5%; for the Russian Post, the commission varies from the amount of cash on delivery and is 7-12%. We do not ship orders with 100% payment upon receipt, we always take an advance payment for delivery. A few years ago, we tried to send orders without prepayments with full cash on delivery - the statistics are sad: 30% of customers did not pick up their orders at the post office, we paid not only for empty delivery, but also for returning orders back. Therefore, now we work according to the "partial prepayment + cash on delivery" scheme.

Q: How long do I have to wait for a parcel?

Answer: The website of the Russian Post has wonderful delivery times, which in reality are longer. And the delivery time of the first class in our experience is no different from the delivery time of a regular parcel. Departure from Moscow most often reaches the regional centers of the European part of Russia in a week, for the Urals it will take 2 weeks. However, if you live in a remote village where mail is delivered by helicopter several times a year, don't expect fast delivery, check with your post office. Do not forget to track your shipment by the track number that the operator will send after sending the order. We cannot track all orders, after sending, the post office or the transport company is responsible for the delivery time. Notifications do not always arrive in the mailbox, and the shelf life of parcels in the mail has been reduced to 2 weeks. Also, budget courier services, for example, SDEK, often fail with delivery. And under New Year problems with all delivery services. Deadlines are violated and we can not do anything. As soon as we send your order and report its track number, you follow its fate on your own and in case of delays, find out the delivery time directly from the delivery service.

All questions about name embroidery

Question: How quickly is personalized embroidery done?

Answer: Name embroidery is done on the finished product in one working day on weekdays. If the order is placed before lunch, it will be embroidered today and ready for delivery/shipping the next business day. If the order is prepaid, it will be embroidered immediately after receiving the prepayment. On products with lining (towel hoods, two-layered coats, lined shirts), personalized embroidery is done 3 working days after prepayment.

Question: What fonts are used for name embroidery?

Answer: We use a thin, slightly cursive Monotype Coursiva font for embroidery on fabric. Sometimes we use Mon Amour, it has a monogram in a capital letter. For embroidery on terry products we use fonts with wide letters - Lobster or Boyarsky. Upon request, we use a font similar to the Old Slavonic Ermak, but it only has capital letters and no numbers. For embroidering long inscriptions on terry we use a more compact Monotype Coursiva font, in this case the inscription should be in color, White color with a thin font, it will hide in the pile.

Question: Why was I asked for an advance payment for embroidery, because I am in Moscow and I want to pay for the order directly to the courier?

Answer: This is most likely because the name to be embroidered is missing from the Orthodox Saints, or it needs to be embroidered in Latin, or the name is just rare. Some of our unscrupulous customers, for reasons beyond our control, refuse their orders. And finding a buyer for products with embroideries of uncommon names is very difficult! Products lie for years and eventually go to write-off. We take an advance payment only for the product with embroidery, and you give the rest of the payment to the courier upon delivery.

Question: The date of Epiphany has changed / another name has been chosen instead of those already embroidered. What to do?

Answer: We warn that it is impossible to flog the embroidery (this mark is on each product card), in exceptional cases we can flog one figure, but it will take 1 day and will cost 300 rubles. If you need to remake a few numbers or a name, then there are 2 options: 1) You pick up the product and rip out the date / name entirely yourself, send it to us, we will embroider a new date / name on top of the plucked one for free. 2) We embroider a new date and name on a new product, subject to the redemption of your previously ordered item.

Question: Why is it not possible to make personalized embroidery on all products?

Answer: We do personalized embroidery on many products, this possibility is written in a specific product card. It happens that we can, but forgot to indicate on the card. Therefore, in any case, ask the operator if it is possible to embroider a name on the selected item. On some items, in particular items with a lining, it is impossible to make personalized embroidery, because. this must be done during the sewing process, and we embroider in 1 day only on finished products. If you have a few days left and you are ready to make an advance payment, we will embroider on a cut and sew a product with a lining that covers the underside of the embroidery, usually this is how personal two-layer caps or towels with name embroidery on the hood are made. It happens that the desired place for embroidery is chosen poorly, for example, we will not be able to embroider a name on a small cap or yoke of a finished dress, our hoop is too large for such small details.

You can baptize in a shirt from a previous child. There are no canonical prohibitions on this. But still, if financial situation allows, it is better to purchase a new set so that each baby has his own christening robes.

Q: Can christening clothes be washed?

Answer: Any wearable children's clothing must be washed before use, paying attention to the labels with information about the composition and washing. As for baptismal clothing, it cannot be washed after Baptism, but before it, it is necessary, like ordinary underwear. Fabrics in factories are repeatedly processed, there are stages of bleaching or dyeing. Therefore, it is better to wash clothes, in extreme cases - at least rinse them in water. And pay attention to the care instructions included in the product - they tell everything. As a rule, our baptismal products cannot be washed in a machine, but only by hand. After the Sacrament, it is not customary to wash the baptismal shirt, because. droplets of holy myrrh can fall on it during chrismation. But the towel, if it suddenly gets dirty, can be washed (but preferably separately from other things).

Question: I bought a baptismal kit, what should I do next and what should I take with me to church?

Answer: Baptismal clothes intended for a baby must be washed following the recommendations from the attached tag, or at least steamed well with an iron. After washing, it is important not to dry the fabric, otherwise it will be difficult to iron it and get the original presentation. It is best to bring a baptismal set to the temple on a hanger or in the most unfolded form so that the products do not look crumpled in the photographs. Read the article about what to take with you to church for a comfortable ceremony. In short, you will need a warm and beautiful blanket, diapers, napkins, a pacifier or a bottle, a baptismal set, a cross on a string, a birth certificate, godparents baptized in Orthodoxy. In the temple you need to buy candles, an icon and make a donation for the Sacrament. Mom and godmother should be in skirts and with a covered head.

Return, exchange, incomplete set

Question: I didn't fit the size / The christening was rescheduled, can I exchange or return the order?

Answer: A return or exchange is possible under the following standard conditions: the product is new with tags, it has not been tried on for a child, no more than two weeks have passed since the purchase, it is desirable to keep the receipt and fill out a return application. Exchange and return is possible in our office Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 (administrator's working hours differ from those of operators who do not make a decision on the exchange / return). A courier in Moscow can come for a return or exchange, but you need to pay for the delivery service. The courier does not decide on the return, therefore, in order to return money for the goods, you must come to the office or provide account details for a remote refund.

Question: How to return the goods if I'm not in Moscow?

Answer: First of all, you need to inform our operator about the planned return, he will tell you the address for sending the return, send an application to fill out. If there is no name embroidery in the order, you can fully return the products within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the parcel. If the shipment was by mail, you need to receive the order, send it back to us, provide a tracking number for tracking. If delivery by courier service, you can send the goods back by regular mail. After receiving the parcel, we make a refund for the goods. If the product is not defective, we will compensate its cost, but delivery and return are at the expense of the buyer. If there is a marriage, all shipments (returns and replacements) are at our expense.

Question: The order was delivered too late and is not relevant to me, what should I do?

Answer: If there is no personal embroidery in the order, you can return the product and get money for it according to the scheme described in the previous question. We do not accept products with personalized embroidery or individually sewn back, because. we are not responsible for the performance of third party delivery services. If the deadlines for delivery by the courier service are violated, we write a claim to this service and, if this service compensates us for the costs of delivery and return of the order not delivered on time, we will compensate them to you. Consideration of such a claim usually takes more than a month. Please note that the CDEK courier service does not accept claims for parcels delayed by 1-2 days, and the Russian Post does not accept claims in principle.

Question: A marriage (or incorrect equipment) was detected, and the courier has already left. What to do?

Answer: In this case, please contact us. If a defect is found, we will exchange the product for a similar one or refund the money. Upon receipt of the order, you sign for checking the completeness of the order, be careful. If there is no painting and a shortage is found after the courier's departure, we check in our warehouse and deliver the missing goods, the second option is a refund (if they are paid for the entire set).

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