Greek Baptism or Christening | Greek Baptismal Boxes | Greek Baptism Boxes

Have you been asked to be the Godparent at a Greek Christening or Baptism and wondering what your role will be, then the information below gives you an idea of your responsibilities and the items the Godparent needs to take to the church.

There are a number of important days in the life of a Greek Orthodox Christian and the baptism (from the Greek word baptizo – to dip, immerse) is one of them. The baptism or christening normally occurs during the first year of a baby’s life after the forty days blessing.

Although all baptism’s are very similar, the Greek Baptism is divided into two parts.

1) The service of the Catachumen when the Godparent speaks on behalf of the child and denounces Satan and recites the Creed.

2) The Baptismal rite when the baby is immersed in the font three times representing the three days that Christ spent in his tomb (in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit)

The Godparent is responsible for taking a number of items to the church in a Greek Baptism Box:-

List of items that the Godparent should take to the church in a box for a Greek Christening or Baptism ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

1 x Large White Towel (for use by the godparent and priest to wipe their hands after the baptism)

1 x Small White Towel (to wrap the baby in)

1 x Small Bottle of Olive Oil (The Priest pours this into the baptismal water)

1 x large white oil sheet (To wrap the baby in – used with the towel)

1 x Bar of Soap (for the Godparent and Priest to wash their hands)

1 x set of baptismal undergarments (diaper/nappy)

1 or 2 Baptismal baby outfits with socks and shoes

3 x White Candles (These are lit after the baptism as they walk around the baptismal font – usually 3 matching white candles – 1 large and 2 x smaller ones

1 x Gold Cross and Chain (The baby wears this after Chrismation/Confirmation)

1 x White Greek Christening/Baptism Box large enough for the Godparent to take all the above to the Church.

We have had a number of enquiries for Greek Christening or Baptismal Boxes and have chosen an extra large size, painted in White which can be designed with your own special words or please choose one from our standard designs.

The size of our wooden white Greek Christening or Baptism Boxes are 40cm x 30cm x 23cm and are made large enough for storing all the christening/ baptism items and yet small enough to be carried to the church. It has grab handles each side, comes with a metal lid stay for ease of use and the bottom of the box is lined with black felt baise.

Not only very suitable as a storage box to take everything to the church but also an extra special box for the new Mum to store all her baby’s special memories over the first years of life, beginning with the cards and christening or baptism gifts.

Choose from our standard designs or contact us for a bespoke design of your own.

Size: 40cm x 30cm x 23cm