Belief in the Lord God is a good thing. Our mothers and fathers, grandparents were Orthodox and went to church on Sundays and holidays. And if you weren’t? What if faith awoke in you? If you are interested in these questions, then read this article and draw conclusions for yourself. Going to church is not scary.
Instruction manual
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Read the New Testament. In order for an adult, and the question of the adoption of Orthodoxy, I think that adults, not infants, are most interested in becoming an Orthodox Christian, you must first read this scripture, called the New Testament. In addition, read the Orthodox Catechism, accept the Savior and his teachings. You should also think about your past life, remember all your sins and repent of them.
Well, of course, one reading will not be enough. It is necessary to know the creed, the Ten Commandments, the cross banner and prayer, the blessing of the priest and the rules of conduct of worshipers. Also, get acquainted with the sacraments of the Orthodox Church.
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Buy a pectoral cross. You can buy it in an Orthodox shop, which is usually located at the church. You will also need to purchase a baptism shirt and a sheet. They are essential attributes of baptism. And, of course, you need to make a donation in favor of the temple in which you will be baptized. You can find out the exact amount in the temple itself.
Just do not think that this is the purchase of a service. Like, paid the money, received the grace of God. Donations are voluntary. This money contains a temple, the priest supports his family, because he does not have any salary from the state or the church "from above."
If for some reason you are not able to donate money, go to the priest and explain your situation to him. If the reason why you don’t have to donate to the temple is obvious, then you’ll probably be understood and strangled, "then why do you even need Orthodox baptism?
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Find the godparents. Although, just one godmother or godmother is enough - it depends on your gender. That is, for males it is enough to have a godfather, and for females - a godmother.
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Believe. To do all these technical procedures for baptism is not the main thing. It is necessary to sincerely accept all the dogmas of the Orthodox Church and believe in them. To the priest’s simple question: “Do you believe?” you could with all my heart say, “I believe.”
