According to Christian canons, the baptism of a child is one of the most significant events in his life. There are many rules that should be followed by both family and godparents in preparation and during the sacrament. And if right choice Although clothes and accessories for baptism most often do not cause any problems for mom and dad, the question of what to do with them after the ceremony can be perplexing. Some parents keep the baptismal shirt and towel in which the baby was wrapped after the font as a family heirloom, others use these things for their intended purpose, and still others even pass them on to close relatives for the christening of another newborn. And yet, what is the correct way to deal with a towel after baptism? Can it be washed and used at home? Let's put together the advice of clergy left on Christian Internet portals.
Why do you need a towel for baptism?
The composition of the baptismal set varies slightly depending on the gender of the newborn: for the sacrament, boys need a comfortable snow-white suit or slip and booties, which can be quickly removed during anointing, and for girls, parents prepare a touching dress, socks and a headdress (usually a cap or cap) for little ladies Just like adult women, it is necessary to cover their heads in the temple. However, a comfortable towel or diaper will be useful to a newborn in any case - the child is usually wrapped in it after baptism.
As a rule, the accessory has a crisp white or pastel color: pale pink for girls and pale blue for boys. Many parents buy a towel for their baby, decorated with themed embroidery or the name given to the baby at baptism. The quality of textiles is mainly dictated by weather conditions: in summer it is more convenient to wrap the baby in a thin cotton diaper, which quickly absorbs moisture, and in the cool off-season or winter it is better to choose an insulated terry towel that will prevent the baby from freezing.
Depending on the specifics of the sacrament, a towel may also be required when anointing the baby. In some churches, parents immediately dress the child after immersion in the font, in others they keep him in a towel until the end of baptism. This seemingly insignificant point plays an important role in determining whether a towel can be used after baptism.
What to do with the baptismal towel after the sacrament?
Many Christian books thoroughly describe all the features of the sacrament of baptism, but none of them gives a direct answer to the question of how to use baptismal clothes and a towel in the future. If a newborn was covered with a diaper during anointing, such an accessory should definitely be carefully stored by the baby’s parents, but if a towel was only used to wipe the baby after the bath, there may be several options for use, and each of them is justified in its own way.
This issue has been raised more than once by parents of babies on Christian forums, and clergy agree that baptismal accessories should be treated with due respect, but this does not mean that they cannot be used. After the sacrament, you can carefully wash the towel by pouring water on the grass or under a tree, and then wipe the baby with it after bathing or cover it instead of a blanket. However, this does not mean that you can turn a baptismal accessory into a sex or kitchen rag - after all, it was and remains an important attribute of one of the most significant sacraments in a child’s life, so it must be protected and appreciated.
Why can’t you use a towel if it was used for anointing?
If the fabric of the sheet in which the baby was wrapped during the sacrament contains particles of the Holy Myrrh (the oil that is used to lubricate the baby’s forehead, legs and palms after immersion in the font), it is not recommended to use it in the future. Such a towel is kept as a shrine - it is not washed, not passed on to loved ones and under no circumstances thrown away. Many clergy recommend covering the baby with this sheet if he is sick, scared or anxious, but you should not dry the child after bathing or use the baptismal diaper for any other household purposes.
The most accurate answer to the question of how to properly use a towel after baptism can be given by the priest who performed the ceremony - he, like no one else, will know all the features of the sacrament on which the further use of Christian attributes depends, therefore he will be able to guide young parents and suggest the right decision.
Is it possible to baptize a child (girl) in baptismal robe sisters, or is it better to baptize in new clothes? I was told that if you baptize sisters in the same clothes, they will be more friendly and close? Is it so?
Hieromonk Job (Gumerov) answers:
In the sacrament of baptism, the newly baptized person is clothed in a baptismal shirt (Greek. Anavolium- “cloak”) has an important spiritual meaning. Before the sacrament begins, the clothes in which the baby was brought are removed from the catechumen. This means that the “old man” is symbolically stripped from him. Before the Fall, our ancestors Adam and Eve were dressed in the primordial vestments of purity, light and glory. Having been deprived of them by the transgression of the Divine commandment, they became “naked” (Gen. 3:7). To cover their nakedness, they made clothes from fig leaves. Baptism returns to a person the purity and innocence lost by his forefathers. Therefore, he who is received from the holy font is clothed in clothes as white as light, which symbolizes new clothes souls “in the image of divine light and angelic purity” (Saint Simeon of Thessalonica). When laying it on, the troparion of the 8th tone is sung: “Give me a robe of light, dress in light like a robe, O most merciful Christ our God” (cf. Ps. 103:2).
After baptism in ancient times, the baptismal shirt was not removed for eight days. In Christianity, the number “8” marks the future century. He who is reborn in the holy font by water and the Spirit must keep the garment of his soul spotless and undefiled. After anavolia, they were removed and carefully stored. In the background of the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin keeps a baptismal shirt, which, according to legend, belonged to the great poet.
When another child is born and the time comes to baptize him, you need to purchase a new baptismal shirt for him.
This question is asked by many parents who are baptizing their first child. The child is still so small that it is difficult to find something comfortable and, at the same time, warm, something that can be easily taken off the baby and put back on.
What to consider when choosing clothes
During the sacrament, the priest will cut a small tuft of the baby's hair; you need to be able to quickly remove the cap.
If baptism is performed with complete immersion, then you will need to remove all the baby’s clothes, and then, having received him in a baptismal towel, quickly dress him.
After baptism, chrismation will be performed on the baby: the priest will anoint the baby’s hands, legs, chest, forehead, nose, ears, eyes with chrism, so you shouldn’t wrap yourself up too much after baptism: it’s not all over yet. After anointing and prayer, the myrrh is washed off with a special sponge: after this you can cover the baby.
What clothes are suitable for baptism?
For a baby's baptism, loose clothing that does not require much time to put on is suitable: a vest with laces, a hat or cap with ties, pants without galoshes. The onesies with buttons that have become familiar to parents are not suitable: they take a lot of time to fasten and unfasten, and it is very difficult to fasten the buttons when the baby is crying. To keep your baby warm, you can wrap him in a diaper or blanket.
Today you can choose special clothes for baby baptism - a set for the baptism of a boy or girl. In the store on the website, the baptismal set for a boy consists of a vest or long dress, diapers, cap, booties and sometimes panties. The christening set for a girl includes a dress, booties, a cap or headband and a diaper. All the clothes in the sets are very beautiful and comfortable, easy to put on and take off, made with love from natural materials.
When to dress your baby in christening clothes
It is best to dress the child in a christening set at home; you can put a blouse or overalls on top, if necessary, warm cap. In the temple you can leave only the baptismal kit and diaper and wrap the baby in a blanket. As a last resort, if it is very cold in the church, you can dress the child warmly, undress him only for baptism, after immersion, change him into a baptismal shirt or dress until confirmation, and wrap him in a blanket. After washing away the world, you can again “warm yourself up.”
At the sacrament of baptism, the priest will tell you what he will do, make the necessary explanations and wait while you dress or undress the baby, so don’t worry if you don’t know something.
Technical problems with ordering
Question: I can’t place an order through the cart, insert personalized embroidery and other technical problems with registration on the site. What should I do?
Answer: You can write your order and wishes by email, call us or leave your phone number, email address via feedback - then we will contact you ourselves and discuss the order. WA and Viber 8-903-121-02-22 are also available during store opening hours.
Question: I want to place an order by phone, but I can’t reach you.
Answer: Most likely, the line is simply busy at the moment, because... We don't have a multi-line phone. You can order a call through feedback, and the operator will contact you during store business hours. Also works for us cellular telephone 8-903-121-02-22, we call back for missed incoming calls, you can also send a message to WA or Viber +7-903-121-02-22.
Question: I have a non-standard order, where can I indicate my wishes?
Answer: Please note the comments field when placing your order. Here you can indicate your wishes. When placing an order, the operator will definitely clarify all the details. If you have already made an order without leaving a comment, you can send us your wishes using feedback, by email, or inform the operator upon confirmation (he himself will not ask if there were no comments). Don't forget to include your order number!
Pre-order questions. Price, quality, production, product availability
Question: Who makes the jewelry (crosses, spoons, chains) presented in the store?
Answer: We cooperate with manufacturing companies from the Kostroma region, famous for its jewelry factories and workshops. Our jewelry assortment is represented by products from the Aquamarine and Sokolov factories (silver spoons and gold crosses), individual entrepreneur Monichev, Kostroma region. (silver spoons). Also here you will find wonderful products from the Silver Factory Argent Kolchugino (silver spoons, children's silverware) and Elizaveta SPb LLC (silver and gilded crosses). Gaitans for crosses are produced by Pokrovsky workshops, the Aquamarine plant and IP Ignatova.
Question: Whose production of baptismal clothes?
Answer: We design and sew all garments in our workshop, with the exception of several baptismal dresses from the Russian brand Fleole. To sew baptismal towels, we use either terry cloth or factory-made blanks (rectangular towels 70x130-140, 100x150 cm) from an Uzbek or Russian factory.
Question: I found the same baptismal robe styles at another online store and they were cheaper. Why is that?
A: Typically, brands force partner stores to maintain a suggested retail price policy for their products. Therefore, the prices of online stores for the same product are approximately the same and you can only save money through discount policies or free shipping. The online store you visited violates the rules or forgot to change the price when the supplier’s price list changes, or maybe it’s selling off leftovers. We supply our sewing products to children's stores, churches, and cooperate with other online stores while maintaining the same recommended prices for our products. Therefore, you are unlikely to find our specific models at a lower price than on our website. Most online stores operate from the supplier's warehouse and do not have products in their own warehouse. By contacting the supplier, such an online store will be refused to supply the goods for violating the MRC policy and will not purchase the goods you need from the supplier. You will waste time. The second reason for lower prices for seemingly similar baptismal clothes is banal theft. Even in the world of baptismal fashion, manufacturers look at each other’s ideas, copy patterns, embroidery designs, and decor. When we started in 2011, we developed our own model range and technology, because there were no other specialized productions of baptismal clothing on the market. Since then, we have many competitors who do not hesitate to take our popular models as a basis, sew them in cheaper fabric and sell them at a lower price. After all, in a photograph, especially a professional one, all fabrics look the same - white and smooth, and the quality can only be understood by touch.
Question: Do you have certificates for clothes, spoons and crosses?
Answer: All baptismal and children's clothing is certified and meets European safety standards. Certificates are provided by the manufacturers of the goods presented in our store. For a copy, you can contact our operators or send a request via feedback via email. As for jewelry products, each product has the mark of the assay office, as well as a tag from the manufacturing plant - this confirms the authenticity of the sample of the product. Mandatory certification of jewelry has long been abolished, so certificates as such do not exist.
Question: Is the product in stock as stated?
Answer: All sewing products of our production are in stock or can be quickly sewn within a day if something suddenly runs out. Jewelry- we order crosses and spoons from factories and workshops in advance and buy them back to our warehouse, so many products are exclusive and are simply not available in other stores. The manager will promptly confirm the availability of the product without checking with the intermediary - we are one of the few online stores that operate our own jewelry warehouse. If something is missing (the site is not directly connected to the inventory database and availability on the site is updated manually, so it may be delayed during the season), with our wide range you can easily select an analogue to replace the missing item.
Question: The description of the towels says that the terry is 100% cotton, lush. Are you sure it doesn't contain synthetic additives?
Answer: The products use terry of varying densities from 350 to 450 grams. This is the terry of an ordinary average towel - that is, not like the pile of a fur coat, but definitely not rare! The composition of the fabric is stated by the manufacturers as 100% cotton, while some towels may have a feeling of silkiness that is not characteristic of 100% cotton, from which you expect some roughness. The fact is that to give the towels a marketable appearance, they undergo special processing that does not affect the composition of the product. This is a surface treatment that disappears after the first wash.
Question: Many baptismal shirts are made from linen. Will linen be too hard for the baby?
Answer: The softness and density of flax varies. We sew from thin, softened blouse fabric. In terms of its composition, this fabric is not 100% linen, but a mixed fabric - 45% linen/55% cotton, which gives it important advantages: it is pure white, soft, not prone to shrinkage, its structure is somewhat reminiscent of calico with textured linen sleepwear. But when compared with calico, linen fabric looks richer. If you are still not sure about choosing baptismal clothes made of linen fabric, then pay attention to cotton products - we also have a wide range of them.
Question: How to save money on buying things for Baptism?
Answer: It is not recommended to buy a used baptismal set, because... baptismal clothes must be new. You can buy an inexpensive set of thin calico-gauze or mixed fabric with polyester, without lace, with simple embroidery for about 500 rubles. - such products can be found in church shops or economy-class children's stores. As for our online store, we do not sew products from such fabrics, but we always have shirts and diapers at a discount. Usually these are models with a slight defect (wrong embroidery color, small weaving defect, a spot in an inconspicuous place) or unredeemed items with personalized embroidery. On the website they are presented on the sales page, but the list is incomplete and you need to check with the operator about the availability of the selected item. We can send the photo to WA or Viber +7-903-121-02-22. You can buy items from the sale in the showroom.
Pre-order questions. Composition, dimensions and equipment
Question: My child is larger (smaller) than his peers, how can I choose the right size?
Answer: When choosing a product, pay attention to its card - it contains recommendations for determining the size and measurements of the product of all sewn sizes. You can also ask our operators for advice; they see all the products live. If, even after talking with a consultant, you still have doubts (for example, in the case of a “borderline” age - 3 or 6 months), then we can add two sizes of the product to your order. For a child over a year old Usually there are no problems with choosing a size, choose the size strictly according to your height, our products do not run small. If a product has a double size, for example 98-104 cm, in reality this shirt is designed for height 104.
Question: Is it possible to include a cap one size larger/smaller than the shirt?
Answer: Indicate your wish in the comments to the order, as well as the circumference of the child’s head in centimeters. In fact, it is not always necessary to increase the size; many people think that the head is large, but it turns out to be standard. If this decision is justified, then we will be happy to fulfill your wish and include a cap with the kit. bigger size or put 2 caps to choose from.
Question: I can't decide on the model and size online. Why is there no delivery of products to choose from?
Answer: We limit the delivery of goods of choice for two reasons: our couriers are on foot, so purely physically they cannot bring bulk goods of choice, they have up to 10 deliveries per day. The second reason: maintaining the presentation of the product. When thirty hands have touched the clothes and seven children have tried them on, it is no longer possible to sell it, much less wear it for Epiphany. Therefore, if you have a size to choose from, please do not try on the clothes directly on the child, evaluate them visually or carefully apply them to the baby. As for jewelry, we can easily bring up to 5 items to choose from, because... We work with our own warehouse.
Question: I like the set, but it comes with a towel without a hood. I want the same one, but with a hood and a different color of embroidery.
Answer: Write about your wish in the comments to the order, and we will fulfill it. In this case, the operator will recalculate the order amount. You can also put together a set from different items you like - take a shirt from one set, a towel with a hood from another, a cap from a third, put it all in a basket and sign “pack as a set.” If the products do not fit together, the operator will warn you.
Question: Is it possible to adjust the product to my measurements, tailoring to order, or other embroidery?
Answer: The figure of a child under 3 years old can hardly be called a figure that requires individual adjustment, so we do not adjust baby clothes according to the measurements taken by the parent, just take a larger/smaller size, focusing not only on weight, but also on weight , chest circumference. Children are closer to adolescence Deviations from the standard figure are possible, full rows appear, and we sew all products on average fullness for a given height/age. You need to accurately measure your baby's height and chest circumference. If the child’s figure is radically different from the standard or his fullness is different from the average, the operator discusses this point with the technologist. The service of individual fitting or re-tailoring of the product is provided on an advance payment basis, the increase in the price of the product will be 20%, the order completion time is about a week. Embroidery design and product design can also be adjusted, please contact our operator for details.
Question: We are baptizing a boy, do we need to buy a full baptismal set with a cap, although we do not wear the latter?
Answer: You can purchase the shirt and towel/diaper separately. Or indicate in the comments to the order that you do not need a cap, and we will recalculate the amount. The sets for boys also offer a choice of options - with a cap or a storage bag.
Question: Which baptismal set should I choose - with a diaper or a towel?
Answer: After the bath, you accept the baby in a diaper or a towel. This thing will become wet almost immediately, and you will need to put a shirt on the child and wrap him in a blanket. During Baptism, neither the film nor the towel will be useful to you, so the choice is not so important. Fathers often ask for a towel, but in the future it needs to be stored, and it takes up a lot of space. Therefore, we personally are inclined to choose film - you can put it in the crib, and then fold it compactly and keep it as a keepsake. The diaper can be warm, i.e. flannel, the baby will not freeze in it even during baptism in winter.
Question: What should I buy for a child's baptism?
Answer: The required minimum of baptismal supplies for a boy: a shirt and what you will wear from the font - a diaper or a towel. A girl may need a headdress, although in theory it is not required for infants (children under 7 years old). You will also need an Orthodox cross made of any metal and a string. Read more about the list of things for a child's Baptism in the article. If a child (over 7 years old) or an adult is being baptized, slippers will be needed.
Question: Why do you need 2 towels for Baptism?
Answer: Usually in church they don’t explain this, they just ask you to bring 2 towels. In short, you use one of the towels for your child as a baptismal one, i.e. after the font, and leave the second one in the temple for various needs. Therefore, the first one can be personalized, with an embroidered Orthodox cross, and on the second one you can save money - buy a simple white one terry towel. You can read more about this in the article.
Questions about delivery, payment, pickup
Question: Do you accept payment by card?
Answer: You can pay for your order via card online directly on our website, at the pick-up point in Moscow and to the courier Krestilnoe for delivery in Moscow. Be sure to indicate in your order desired method payment, because Not all couriers have payment terminals with them. When delivering by third-party courier services in St. Petersburg, the SDEK courier service in Russia and in the Moscow region, the couriers do not have terminals; the order can be paid for by card online on our website.
Question: Is it possible to come to you and buy what you need without making a reservation?
Answer: You can, but we do not recommend doing this for some reasons. Firstly, the pickup point is not a full-fledged store. It houses a small exhibition hall, which displays samples of baptismal clothing. And the pick-up point in St. Petersburg is generally an office without a storefront. Our managers are often busy taking orders by phone and via the Internet, and you will have to wait for a consultation. Personalized embroidery cannot be done on site; it must be ordered 1 business day in advance. The full assortment of jewelry is not presented on display. Any number of crosses and spoons to choose from must be ordered at least an hour in advance. Therefore, we recommend making a pre-order so that all products are set aside and you can make a purchasing decision on the spot.
Question: Christening is tomorrow, can I urgently receive an order in Moscow?
Answer: As a rule, the baptism of a child is scheduled for the weekend. And such urgent orders arise on Thursday-Friday. Therefore, if you manage to place an order before the couriers leave for the route (that is, before 9 am on Friday) with a comment about urgent delivery, then your order will be processed in the morning (be prepared to receive a call from 9 am) and delivered on the same day. If the couriers have already left, then make a pre-order and come to our pickup point on the same day! We work according to the schedule indicated in the header of the site).
Question: How can I pay for delivery within Russia if I am abroad?
Answer: You can pay for your order online using a card on our website; most foreign cards are suitable for payment. If the card does not go through, we offer other payment options, such as Western Union transfer, Zolotaya Korona. We do not work with Paypal.
Question: I want to make a surprise and order delivery of goods as a gift. What do I need to do?
Answer: In the comments to the order, indicate your intention, leave your phone number and the recipient (mark whose number is). You can pay for your order using a card online or make a transfer to the bank details we provide. We also sell gift cards of various denominations, both in physical form and in the form of electronic certificates.
Question: Can I send my courier to pick up the order?
Answer: Yes, to pick up your order, tell your courier the order number and the name of the person to whom the purchase was made. Don't forget to give the courier our phone number and address. You can pay for your order in advance or upon receipt - in cash or by card.
Question: Why don’t you send orders to the regions by transport companies, because it’s cheaper?
Answer: We can send an order to any TC of your choice, but to the TC tariff you need to add the cost of delivery services by our courier in Moscow if the TC's address is within the Moscow Ring Road. Often, SDEK courier delivery costs the same amount as the tariff of the cheapest TC + our courier to the TC address.
Question: I don’t want to pay for the order before it is sent, I’m afraid of being scammed, I want to receive the order with cash on delivery.
Answer: The site and workshop Baptism has been operating since 2011, and during this time tens of thousands of orders have been completed. The team of our company is more than 15 people, we have a real address in Moscow and an official legal entity, and believe me, any negative review online regarding the non-shipment of paid orders would affect us with losses incomparable to the cost of your order. So don’t worry, we ship everything, don’t forget to promptly report payment and track your parcels with orders, because... There are some problems with postal notices. If you are still worried, we can send your order by mail or SDEK courier service with cash on delivery if the order does not contain items with personalized embroidery. To do this, you need to make an advance payment only for delivery, and pay the rest upon receipt of the order. Be prepared that the delivery cost in this case will be higher due to the insurance cost of the shipment than when sending a regular prepaid package. Delivery services also have a fee for the cash on delivery service. Therefore, when choosing this payment method, you greatly overpay.
Question: Why is there a surcharge when delivering with cash on delivery?
Answer: All details of delivery with payment upon receipt can be found on the Payment Methods page. A markup is a commission that the delivery service takes on top of the cash on delivery itself. For delivery by SDEK service it is 5%; for Russian Post the commission varies from the amount of cash on delivery and is 7-12%. We do not ship orders with 100% payment upon receipt; we always take prepayment for delivery. Several years ago we tried to send orders without prepayments with full cash on delivery - the statistics are sad: 30% of customers did not pick up their orders at the post office, we paid not only for empty delivery, but also for returning orders back. Therefore, we are now working according to the “partial prepayment + cash on delivery” scheme.
Question: How long should I wait for the parcel?
Answer: The Russian Post website states wonderful delivery times, which in reality are longer. And the delivery time for first class, in our experience, does not differ from the delivery time for a regular parcel. Departures from Moscow most often reach the regional centers of the European part of Russia in a week; beyond the Urals it will take 2 weeks. However, if you live in a remote village where mail is delivered by helicopter several times a year, do not expect fast delivery; check the deadline at your post office. Do not forget to track your shipment using the tracking number that the operator will send after sending the order. We cannot track all orders; after dispatch, the post office or transport company is responsible for delivery times. Notifications do not always arrive in the mailbox, and the storage period for parcels at the post office has been reduced to 2 weeks. Budget courier services, such as SDEK, also often fail with delivery. And under New Year All delivery services have problems. The deadlines are violated and we cannot do anything. As soon as we send your order and provide its tracking number, you monitor its fate independently and, in case of delays, find out the delivery time directly from the delivery service.
All questions about personalized embroidery
Question: How quickly is personalized embroidery done?
Answer: Personalized embroidery is done on the finished product in one working day on weekdays. If your order is placed before lunch, it will be embroidered today and ready for delivery/dispatch the next business day. If the order requires prepayment, it will be embroidered immediately after receiving the advance payment. On products with lining (towel hoods, double-layer hoods, shirts with lining), personalized embroidery is done 3 working days after prepayment.
Question: What fonts are used for personalized embroidery?
Answer: For embroidery on fabric we use a thin, slightly cursive font, Monotype Coursiva. Sometimes we use Mon Amour, it has a monogram in the capital letter. For embroidery on terry products we use fonts with wide letters - Lobster or Boyarsky. Upon request, we use a font similar to the Old Slavonic Ermak, but it only contains capital letters and no numbers. To embroider long inscriptions on terry cloth, we use the more compact font Monotype Coursiva, in this case the inscription must be colored, White color with a thin font it will disappear into the pile.
Question: Why was I asked to pay in advance for embroidery, because I am in Moscow and want to pay the order directly to the courier?
Answer: Most likely, this is because the name that needs to be embroidered is not in the Orthodox Saints, or it needs to be embroidered in Latin, or the name is simply rare. Some of our unscrupulous clients refuse their orders for reasons beyond our control. And finding a buyer for products with embroidery of uncommon names is very difficult! Products sit for years and are eventually scrapped. We take an advance payment only for the product with embroidery, and you give the rest of the payment to the courier upon delivery.
Question: The date of Baptism has changed/they chose a different name instead of the ones already embroidered. What to do?
Answer: We warn you that it is impossible to flog the embroidery (this mark is on every product card), in exceptional cases we can flog one number, but it will take 1 day and will cost 300 rubles. If you need to change several numbers or a name, then there are 2 options: 1) You take the product and rip out the entire date/name yourself, hand it over to us, we embroider over the stamped one new date/name free. 2) We embroider a new date and name on a new product, provided that you buy back what you ordered earlier.
Question: Why can’t personal embroidery be done on all products?
Answer: We do personalized embroidery on many products; this option is specified in the specific product card. It happens that we can, but forgot to indicate it on the card. Therefore, in any case, ask the operator if it is possible to embroider a name on the selected item. On some items, in particular items with lining, it is impossible to make personalized embroidery, because... this needs to be done during the sewing process, and we embroider in 1 day only for finished products. If you have a few days left and you are ready to make an advance payment, we will embroider on the cut and sew the product with a lining that covers the reverse side of the embroidery; this is usually how personalized two-layer hoods or towels with a name embroidered on the hood are made. It happens that the desired place for embroidery is chosen poorly, for example, we cannot embroider a name on a small cap or yoke of a finished dress, our hoop is too large for such small details.
You can baptize wearing a shirt from your previous child. There are no canonical prohibitions on this. But still, if your financial situation allows, it is better to purchase a new set so that each baby has his own baptismal robes.
Question: Can baptismal garments be washed?
Answer: Any children's underwear must be washed before use, paying attention to labels with information about composition and washing. As for baptismal clothing, it cannot be washed after Baptism, but before it, it must be washed, just like regular underwear. Fabrics in factories are processed many times, there are stages of bleaching or dyeing. Therefore, it is better to wash your clothes, or, as a last resort, at least rinse them in water. And pay attention to the care instructions included in the product - they tell you everything. As a rule, our baptismal products cannot be washed in a machine, but only by hand. After the Sacrament, it is not customary to wash the baptismal shirt, because... droplets of holy myrrh may fall on it during anointing. But if a towel suddenly gets dirty, you can wash it (but preferably separately from other things).
Question: I bought a baptismal set, what should I do next and what should I take with me to church?
Answer: Christening clothes intended for a baby must be washed, following the recommendations on the attached tag, or, at a minimum, steamed well with an iron. After washing, it is important not to overdry the fabric, otherwise it will be difficult to iron it and get its original presentation. It is best to bring the baptismal set to the temple on a hanger or as unfolded as possible, so that the products do not look wrinkled in photographs. Read the article about what to take with you to church for a comfortable ceremony. In short, the things you will need are a warm and beautiful blanket, diapers, napkins, a pacifier or bottle, a baptismal set, a cross on a string, a birth certificate, and godparents baptized in Orthodoxy. In the temple you need to buy candles, an icon and make a donation for the Sacrament. Mother and godmother must wear skirts and cover their heads.
Return, exchange, incomplete equipment
Question: The size didn’t suit me / The christening was postponed, can I change or return the order?
Answer: A return or exchange is possible if standard conditions are met: the product is new with tags, has not been tried on a child, no more than two weeks have passed from the date of purchase, it is advisable to keep the receipt and fill out a return application. Exchanges and returns are possible in our office Mon-Fri 9:00-18:00 (administrator's working hours differ from the operating hours of operators who do not make a decision on exchange/return). A courier in Moscow can come for a return or exchange, but you must pay for the delivery service. The courier does not decide on the return, therefore, in order to receive a refund for the goods, you must come to the office or provide account details for a remote refund.
Question: How can I return an item if I am not in Moscow?
Answer: First of all, you need to inform our operator about the planned return, he will provide the address for sending the return, and send an application to fill out. If your order does not contain personalized embroidery, you can return the products in full within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the parcel. If the shipment was by mail, you need to receive the order, send it back to us, and provide the tracking number. If delivery is by courier service, you can send the item back by regular mail. After receiving the parcel, we issue a refund for the product. If the product is not defective, we will compensate its cost, but delivery and return are at the buyer's expense. If there is a defect, all shipments (return and replacement) are at our expense.
Question: The order was delivered too late and is not relevant to me, what should I do?
Answer: If the order does not contain personalized embroidery, you can return the product and get money for it according to the scheme described in the previous question. We do not accept products with personalized embroidery or individually sewn back, because... We are not responsible for the performance of third-party delivery services. If delivery deadlines by a courier service are violated, we file a claim with this service and, if this service compensates us for the costs of delivery and return of an order not delivered on time, we will compensate them to you. The consideration of such a claim usually takes more than a month. Please note that the SDEK courier service does not accept claims for parcels being delayed by 1-2 days, and Russian Post does not accept claims in principle.
Question: A defect (or incorrect packaging) was detected, but the courier has already left. What to do?
Answer: In this case, please contact us. If we find a defect, we will replace the product with a similar one or return the money. When you receive your order, you sign for checking the order contents, be careful. If there is no painting and a shortage is discovered after the courier leaves, we check at our warehouse and deliver the missing goods, the second option is a refund (if they were paid for the entire set).
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The sacrament of baptism can take place in at different ages. It depends on the wishes of the parents, if they have decided, or on the adult personality. Ideally, a person should choose faith himself, however, according to Christian tradition, parents should already on the 40th day of his life, since this is exactly what happened with Jesus Christ.
In the old days, this rule was strictly followed. In addition, the child was given a name by the priest in the church during the baptismal ceremony. Today everything has changed a little, now every family has the right to decide whether to baptize or not. Moreover, this is not done strictly on the 40th day, but when it is convenient for the parents.
What is needed for a child's baptism
To carry out the baptism ceremony, much is not required. We need a couple - a woman and a man, a baptismal towel (kryzhma), a pectoral cross.
You should also take care of clothes for your baby. You can purchase either a suit or a christening shirt for your child.
Baby christening clothes
By Orthodox tradition, a pectoral cross for a child should be bought by the godfather. But he usually buys a towel and a baptismal shirt for a boy. godmother.
What should clothes be for? This can be either a regular nice suit of any color (preferably snow-white or just light shade), or a special shirt. You can buy it at a church store or even a regular children's store.
What does a boy's christening shirt look like?
A boy's baptismal shirt is no different from a similar shirt. If this clothing is not white, it may have a subtle blue tint. The shirt has a loose fit. It can be long, to the floor, or a little shorter, but not higher than knee level.
Clothing can be decorated with gold or silver ornaments, and it can also have an embroidered Orthodox cross. As for the material from which such an outfit is made, it should be natural, soft, and pleasant to the child’s body.
You can also create a baptismal shirt; for this you will need to select, sew and decorate the clothes yourself. In this case, it will become not only the most comfortable and soft, but also decorated the way the child’s own mother wants.
Using a christening shirt for a boy
According to Orthodox custom, the baptismal robe only needs to be worn once in a lifetime, to be baptized. After this, it should simply be stored in a dry place. A baptismal towel can be used when a child is sick. People believe that if a child is wrapped in kryzhma, illnesses and illnesses will recede. But for the baptism of a child, you no longer need to take out a shirt from a secluded place.
However, this does not mean that you should skimp on baptismal clothing. After all, a child is much more pleasant and comfortable when his body is touched by natural soft fabrics, not artificial synthetics.
