Holy Baptism
Order of the Service
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Hands
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Feet
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Baptism
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Robing of the newly-baptized in the baptismal garment
(during the singing of Psalm 31)
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Prayer for the newly baptized.
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Chrismation of the newly-baptized. “The seal of the gift of
the Holy Spirit…”
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Anointing of the:
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brow
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eyes
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nostrils
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lips
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ears
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hands
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feet
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Procession of the newly-illumined and sponsors around the
font (3 times) while “As many have been baptized” is sung.
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Prokeimenon
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Epistle of the Holy Apostle Paul to the Romans (6:3-11)
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Alleluia (sung 3 times)
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Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew (28:16-20)
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Ectenia
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Ablution (washing of the newly-illumined)
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Tonsure
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Fervent Ectenia
Churching of the newly-illumined child
Sermon
Greeting of the newly-illumined.