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In the Orthodox Church, baptisms are traditionally not performed during Great Lent, the 40 days leading into Easter. This period is considered a time of fasting and preparation for the celebration of the Resurrection. However, exceptions may be made in certain circumstances, such as for emergencies or specific pastoral reasons. It's best to consult with the local priest for guidance on this matter.
What else can I help you with?
Can a protestant person baptise orthodox child in a greek church?
No, only members of the Eastern Orthodox Church can act as a sponsor/godparent for a child or adult being baptised in the Orthodox Church.
What is a characteristic of the Russian Orthodox Church?
The date on which the church celebrates Easter because the Eastern/Russian Orthodox Church base it on the old Julian calendar.
Do Russian Orthodox observe Easter?
Yes, Easter is the most important event in the church calendar for all Orthodox Christians throughout the world. Easter in Russia is observed by more than 100 million Russian Orthodox people.
How does The Orthodox Church baptize?
Yes, the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church does baptise members. Unless you are a baptised member, you cannot receive Holy Communion, or any other Mysteries of the Church. The word 'baptize' means to immerse in water. The Orthodox Church continues this Apostolic practice of baptising by triple immersion.
When was the last time Easter fell on April 3rd?
In the Western church, 1994. In the Orthodox church, 1960.
Can you baptise your child Catholic and greek orthodox?
A baby only needs baptized once. You should pick which church you "mostly" like and have the baptism there. You might arrange an acknowledgement service at the other church.
Do greek orthodox color their eggs blue?
Greek Orthodox Church members color their eggs red at Easter. (Red is the color of life.)
When do the Irish celebrate Easter?
Ireland celebrates Easter with the Catholic Church in Rome, as opposed to the Eastern Orthodox and other Christian Churches. So for 2010, Easter Sunday is the 4th of April and that is when Easter will be celebrated in Ireland.
Do orthodox sprinkle or submerse when baptising?
The Orthodox only allow full immersion for Baptisms. Sprinkling (or aspersion) is done by Roman Catholics. An Orthodox child or adult must be submersed in water in order for a baptism to be valid. The Greek word "baptise" means to immerse, therefore sprinkling has never been allowed in the Orthodox Church.
Why Catholic Easter is one week before orthodox?
Because the two Churches (Orthodox and Catholic) use different calendars to calculate the date of Easter (which is a movable holiday). The Orthodox Church uses the Julian calendar, whereas the Catholic Church uses the Gregorian calendar. The two Easters are not always a week apart (in 2007, they were on the same day), but that's usually the case.
Where do they baptise someone in the church?
At a baptismal font.
How many Lents are there in Malankara Orthodox Church in India?
There are 5 canonical lents. 3 day lent , Great Lent(50 days leading to Easter), 13 day lent remembering the Disciples, 15 day lent remembering St Mary and the 25 day lent leading towards Christmas.
