A Greek Orthodox Baptism

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The godfather reads part of the Scripture from the Divine Liturgy (the Greek Orthodox Church service book).

The Priest also reads from the Scriptures.

Everyone is happy that the child is being baptised into the family of God.

The child is undressed during the service. Traditionally, the godparents do this.

The Priest dips the child in the water three times.

The child is covered from head to toe in the water that has been blessed by the Priest.

The child is handed back to the godfather.

The Priest uses holy oil to annoint the child's head, hands, feet and stomach.

The child's family has photos taken with the Priest and the godfather.