Being a godmother is a difficult, but very honorable thing. The mystery of baptism involves many misconceptions and conjectures. One of the frequently asked questions to the priest is: "Can I be a godmother several times?". The church gives a direct and monosyllabic answer to this.
The role of the godmother in the life of a child
Parents choose close, time-tested people for the role of a “spiritual mother” for their child. Most often, she becomes a family friend or relative.
The future godmother should correspond to a number of parameters:
- to be a baptized Orthodox Christian;
- to be a believer;
- know the history, basic canons and dogmas of Christianity;
- to be a responsible and decent person;
- to love children.
It is not forbidden to invite a godmother to the role if you yourself are the “spiritual parents” of her child. In this case, you will become godfathers for each other.
The main purpose of the godparents is spiritual, church mentorship. Their duty is to introduce the godson to Orthodox traditions, drive to the church and give wise worldly advice in difficult situations.
Who is not worth taking the godmother
In godmothers, you should not take an unbeliever and frivolous person. Very rarely, the church permits people of a different faith to choose the role of “spiritual parents”.
The godparents cannot be spouses or a couple in love. Relations between the godfathers must be exclusively platonic and spiritual.
The future godmother must certainly be baptized and churched.
