05 - Contemporary Rite of Baptism & Confirmation
Absolution of the Woman
- Only for an already-Orthodox mother who just gave birth
Preparation
- Baptismal font and its symbolism
- Water, oil, materials used in the rite
- Role of the priest, parents, godparents/sponsors
- Preparation of the child and family
Sanctification of the Water
- Object: Water
- Materials: Simple Oil, Oil of Gladness, Holy Myron
Renunciation of Satan & Declaration of Faith
- Object: Baptisee
- Materials: Sanctified Water, Oils...
Baptism
Holy Myron
- Brief History of Holy Myron Oil