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Is it possible to baptize a child with one godfather: without a godmother
Parents strive to baptize the born baby as early as possible. This sacrament, on the one hand, introduces the little man to Orthodoxy, on the other hand, it gives him the grace of God, which will always be with him, protect and protect.
Is it possible to baptize a child with one godfather or without a godmother
Church canons and rules require observance. The sacrament of baptism has been performed for centuries. Parents should preserve church traditions and prepare in advance for the baby’s baptism. The most important is the choice of godparents, people who will take on the responsibility of spiritual education of the godson.
You can also baptize a child with one godfather.
According to spiritual rules, a baby can be baptized without one of the godparents. But it is desirable that there are two mentors. There are no special requirements for them:
- Orthodox Christians,
- not necessarily married,
- not necessarily planning for the future marriage,
- close relatives or just acquaintances
It is much more important that the desire to engage in the spiritual education of the child is not nominal, but real.
What is the responsibility of godparents
To raise children in faith, godparents themselves must be spiritual people. A lot of useful literature is sold on church shelves, including for little Christians.
Adults can always turn to church officials for help in raising their godchildren. The church never refuses to its parishioners.
Parents, when choosing godparents, should pay attention to their human qualities and desire for God. The choice may not fall on a relative, the main thing is that he must understand that the sacrament of baptism will draw an invisible thread between him and the child, making him the mentor of the little Christian.
If a girl is baptized with one godfather, it is better for a woman to become her spiritual mentor, if the boy is a man.
Is it possible to baptize a child without godparents
In rare cases, the baptism of a baby is allowed without any godparents. This is acceptable if:
- the life of a boy or girl is in danger;
- the priest is ready to take on the responsibility of reading prayers instead of godparents.
If the baby survives, then the sacrament is brought to completion, godparents are invited. The question of the presence or absence of a godmother and a father is best discussed with representatives of the church where the child will be baptized.
It is desirable that the little Orthodox have both godparents, but the spiritual qualities of these people are much more important.