Today my 18 year old son became godfather for the first time. His goddaughter is a gorgeous, happy and inquisitive little 6 month old girl. He was relieved after the service that he didn't drop her, and that she didn't throw up on him. I was relieved that he didn't drop her. And now he can call himself 'da Godfadda'.
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This is a great honour for your son. My 3 children were christened in the Greek Orthodox church so I am familiar with the the rituals and ceremony associated with this special event.
ReplyDeleteHe was pretty stoked at being asked. I suppose the Greeks do it similar to the Russians, the difference being how they actually do the water blessing. We immerse fully 3 times; it freaks some people out because it looks like the priest is trying to drown the baby. Do you immerse or sprinkle?
ReplyDeleteThe same - total immersion 3 times. Some babies take in their stride but others scream a lot.Probably depends on the age of the baby. Did Sophie cry much? She looks quite relaxed and very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI know about the screamers. This little one was so happy, and only cried for about 10 seconds after being immersed. Look at her so unsuspecting just before her dip.
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