St Cyprian and Justina

You abandoned ungodly darkness, becoming a light of truth; You were illustrious as a pastor; You were glorified in contest: O righteous Father Cyprian together with godly Justina, intercede for us before God the Creator of all!

The Sacrament of Holy Baptism in the Orthodox Church


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Requirements Prior to the Baptism
  • The parents must be active members of the Orthodox Church.
  • The Godparents also must be members of the Orthodox Church. It is their responsibility to guide, teach, and counsel their godchildren in the Orthodox faith.
  • Parents need to approach the parish priest to decide on the day of the baptism for their child.
  • The child should receive a Christian name, a saint's name, who would become his/her patron saint.
  • The parents will bring a copy of the birth certificate to the priest prior to the baptism.
The Godparents need to bring the following items
  • Little cross and chain for the child to be baptised
  • Two white towels
  • A little bottle of olive oil
  • One large candle
  • An ivory soap
  • An icon
  • White outfit for the child

Source: Baptism (www.stnektarios.org)


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