Baptism - OrthodoxWiki
WebMay 20, 2023 · Baptism. Christian Baptism is the mystery of starting anew, of dying to an old way of life and being born again into a new way of life, in Christ. In the Orthodox Church, baptism is "for the remission of sins" (cf. the Nicene Creed) and for entrance into the Church; the person being baptized is cleansed of all sins and is united to Christ ...
The Orthodox Faith - Volume II - Worship - The Sacraments - Baptism
WebChristian baptism is man’s participation in the event of Easter. It is a “new birth by water and the Holy Spirit” into the Kingdom of God (Jn 3.5). Baptism in the Church begins with the rejection of Satan and the acceptance of Christ.
Eastern Orthodox Christian Baptism - explanation, service, …
WebThe proper belief concerning baptism is that it is the entry of the believer into the only, one, true, Holy and Apostolic church, and it is also a promise on the part of the believer that he will be obedient to the teaching of the church, and try to live as a Christian.
The Service of Holy Baptism - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of …
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Understanding the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church
WebJun 11, 1985 · Baptism. The Sacrament of Baptism incorporates us into the Church, the Body of Christ, and is our introduction to the life of the Holy Trinity. Water is a natural symbol of cleansing and newness of life.
Orthodox Christian Baptism: Walking in Newness of Life
WebMay 12, 2020 · To the Orthodox Church, Baptism is a rite of passage into the Kingdom of God, that we might walk in newness of life. In this post, we talk about what truly happens to us during our Baptism and what this means for our salvation. Estimated reading time: 5 …
Sacrament of Holy Baptism - Orthodox Christian
WebHoly Baptism is the first of seven Sacraments in the Orthodox Christian Church. Together with the Sacrament of Holy Chrism it joins the candidate to the Mystical Body of Christ, the Church. Some people argue that the only valid baptism is that …
The Sacrament of Baptism and Chrismation - Greek Orthodox …
WebNov 30, 1995 · en-US. Learn about the sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Chrismation, two separate and distinct yet intimately-related sacraments that have been celebrated together since the very early years of Christianity.
Baptism | St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
WebAs Orthodox Christians, the Sacrament of Baptism is our entry into the Church as members of the Body of Christ. It is the “new birth” by which we die to the world, and are raised with Christ to eternal life. It is through Baptism, …
Holy Baptism - Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
WebHOLY TRINITY RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, a parish of the Patriarchate of Moscow. Holy Baptism. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was instituted by Our Lord after His resurrection, when He appeared to His disciples and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
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