Question by Donna: What is an appropriate gift for a russian orthodox baptism?
I have a dear girl friend whose child is having a traditional russian orthodox baptism. Need ideas for gifts.
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Answer by Independent
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Chotki says
A great gift for a Russian Orthodox person is a Chotki or Komboskini. Its an orthodox prayer rope that can be a bracelet or a necklace.
Just do a search on Google and you will find several stores where you can get them
upyr1 says
Don't take Jame's advice as we Orthodox Chritians don't use roseries we have Chotki prayer ropes which are not rosaries. For starters they form a loop with out the beads hanging off-
my advice get an icon of the Child's patron saint-if you don't know who that is any icon would do. or an Orthodox Cross. You don't need to specify Russian Orthodox since all of us "Eastern" Orthodox are the same- the differnces are language vestments and icon lettering.
edit I thought the vodka one was funny- having a few drinks after church to celibrate is not a bad idea.
James says
have one of the priests bless a holy rosary,and put it around the childs neck while the child is being baptised,practice the holy rosary,practice makes perfect,we love you all,the holy family.
Like it is. says
Quart of high quality Vodka.