The Church cannot refuse baptism to a surrogate child if biological parents or a surrogate mother want to christen him. The baby is not to blame for the fact that the Church considers it to be sinful. However, adults must repent.
Born in sin
Surrogate are children who owe their birth to modern medical technology and surrogate mothers. The Church considers such motherhood a sin.
A woman who has been carrying a baby under her heart for nine months gives it to customers after birth. The spiritual and spiritual ties that have been established between her and the baby are broken.
Instead of a single loving mother, a surrogate child has two inferior children. And even not a single one. If you get offspring decided a lonely man.
The role of motherhood is diminished. Even if a surrogate mother helps a childless couple at no cost. After all, in this case, it acts as a kind of incubator.
For many surrogate mothers, bearing a child is a well-paid service. There are more women ready to give birth to order than potential customers. The birth of a child from the sacrament turns into a profitable business.
If God did not give
The desire to have children is natural for a married couple. If one or both spouses are childless, they should, according to the Church, pray to the Lord to give them a child. Or bring up an adopted child, doing a good deed.
The Orthodox Church does not condemn childless couples for medical reasons.
What is baptism?
Baptism in Orthodoxy is a rite of entry into the Church. It means that a person agrees with her faith and teaching. He takes part in church life.
Some parents perceive baptism as a kind of magical action that can protect the child from illness. Do not think about the responsibility of this step.
An adult is preparing for the Sacrament of Baptism. An announcement is underway: studying the basics of the Christian religion. The decision on the time of the baptism is made by the priest who made the announcement.
Consent to the baptism of the child by faith is given by the parents. They undertake to educate him according to the canons of the Orthodox Church. Parents should teach their child to regularly attend the temple with them and participate in services.
