Godparents are adults who sponsor a child at the time of his/her baptism. They take on the responsibility of helping the child's parents raise him/her in the Orthodox Faith, ensuring that he/she takes … [Read more...]

"The practice of godparents, witnesses or sponsors of a person who is to be baptized, and who are to instruct the person in the rules of Christian living, has existed from the first century of the … [Read more...]

"The use of sponsors in Baptism dates back to the days when Christians were persecuted by the Roman Emperor Nero. Parents were often massacred during these persecutions. Thus sponsors were provided to … [Read more...]

Affinity: (Gr. Syngeneia). The spiritual relationship existing between an individual and his spouse's relatives, or most especially between godparents and godchildren. The Orthodox Church considers … [Read more...]

The Responsibility of the Godparent Sub-deacon Thomas Wilson has compiled from the OCA web site and Fr. Timothy Sawchak some areas of responsibility for the godparent. They are written mostly in the … [Read more...]

The Responsibility of the Godchild by Sub-deacon Thomas Wilson Godparent and Godchild should develop a close and loving relationship. As with any relationship, this spiritual one needs to be … [Read more...]