1) The water part -
they dip you in the water 3 times in the name of "the father, son and holy spirit"
2) The oil part -
this is the sealing of the holy oil "Myroon"
3) The hair part -
they cut a bit of hair from your head
The Action
Preparing |
The Family Pictures  |
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 This is where I am going to be baptized |
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 Preparing Amo Tamer before they hand me over to him. I am sure he is going to get wet |
 Hold me tight Amo I am all ready to go |
 My Godparents holding the baby. Stop tickling Aunti Ola |
 Hey, now father is tickling |
 I am all baptized Now. I feel like a new boy |
 Father sealing me with the Holy Oil |
 My First Communion as a Christian baby |
 preparing to go around. |
 Around Around we go with the candles |
 Approaching the alter for the hair cutting |
 My hair, what are you doing to it.!!! |
 Wash me before I wear my tuxedo |
 Nice and clean with Khalto |
 Don't you be getting any Ideas It is a one time thing!!!! |
 Amo Helping me button my Tuxedo shirt |
 Amo Tamer putting on my shoes and Aunti brushing my hair |
 I have to wear all these clothes but I look nice. |
 Hey, the flame is on. Teach me how to blow it out. |