Who should buy a cross for a christening? Girl's christening: rules and ritual, folk signs

The choice of a cross for a christening should be approached with special responsibility. But before you go shopping for a symbol of faith for your baby, you should decide who should give such a gift to the baby. The Church does not oblige any of the participants in the Sacrament of Baptism to buy a pectoral cross for the baby. If you ask such a question to a clergyman, you may hear in response that such a gift should be made from the heart, and not because it is necessary. Probably for this reason, the Orthodox tradition does not indicate who exactly should buy a cross for christening.

Parents, godparents, relatives, and friends of parents can purchase a symbol of faith for a baby. As a rule, there are no problems with this in the process of preparing Baptism. Usually someone volunteers to buy the child a pectoral cross. Most often, the godmother buys a cross for a girl’s christening, and the godfather buys a cross for a boy. Along with the pectoral cross, godparents can give the child a children's Bible or any other children's church literature. Even if a child cannot read, you can still give him church books. While he is little, his parents can read for him. In addition to books, godparents can give icons to the baby. You can buy a large gold cross for men, women or children. You will be surprised by the wide range and low prices.

How to choose a cross for a child for christening.

When choosing a cross for a child’s christening, several factors should be taken into account. First of all, you need to decide on the type of precious metal. Today there is a huge assortment of crosses made of gold and silver. However, you can also find jewelry made from other precious metals, for example, platinum. The cost of silver and gold crosses of the same weight differs significantly. Children are recommended to buy gold jewelry. They are not as picky about care as, for example, silver ones. They do not blacken or darken over time. However, in very rare cases, gold jewelry can cause allergic reactions. Children's delicate skin often reacts to silver with skin rashes.

The size of a child's cross is of great importance. It should be small. It is desirable that the product has no sharp corners and no stones. All this can injure delicate baby skin. You can put the cross on a chain or string. But it is better for infants to wear a cross on a string. Its length should be such that the child cannot take the cross into his mouth. You can order a neck chain in the online store or buy it in the Temple. It is not necessary to consecrate the chain.

Baptism is an important rite in the life of every person. During the ritual, the clergyman reads special prayers in which he asks the Almighty to pour strength into the cross. This power can protect a person from evil, evil spirits, ill-wishers, and ward off illness. One of the questions that often arises among young parents before the ceremony is who should buy a cross for the Baptism of a girl or a boy. At Christening, a cross can be given to a baby by his godparents, parents or any of his relatives.

It is worth giving such a gift sincerely, from the bottom of your heart, without any thoughts. Probably for this reason, the Orthodox tradition does not indicate a specific person who should give a cross to a child. If an adult undergoes the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism, then he can acquire a symbol of faith for himself. Today you can not only in the Temple, but also in a jewelry store or in an Orthodox online store. As a rule, the range of baptismal creeds is large, so you can always find one that you will definitely like.

Who should buy a cross and other important points when preparing for Baptism.

Choosing a cross is not all the issues that young parents must decide when preparing for the ceremony. If there are usually no problems with the question of who should buy the cross (as a rule, one of the ritual participants himself volunteers to give such a gift to the child), then difficulties may arise specifically with the search for godparents. Godparents are usually family friends, but they can also be close relatives. It should be remembered that the godfather and godmother should not be married. They must also be adherents of the Orthodox Church.

Godparents play an important role throughout the life of their godchild. They should give him church knowledge and teach him to live righteously. For this reason, godparents should be chosen responsibly. If you have more than one child, then godparents can baptize all your children in the family. After the Baptism ceremony, godparents can give the child a children's Bible or any other church children's literature, or icons. Today there are several types of pectoral crosses. Of particular interest is the Maltese Cross. To buy a Maltese cross pravzhizn.ru. You can also purchase chains and other church goods on the website of this Orthodox store.

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 or email address via feedback - then we will contact you 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. We also have a cell phone number 8-903-121-02-22, we call you 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 changed, 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 delivery of 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. We order jewelry - 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 their 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 one year old, there is usually no problem with choosing a size; choose the size strictly according to 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: Can I 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 request and add a larger cap to the set or add 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 suit each other, 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 an 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. In children closer to adolescence, deviations from the standard figure are possible, full rows appear, and we sew all products to an 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 item will become wet almost immediately, and you will need to put a shirt on your 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 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. When ordering, be sure to indicate the desired payment method, as... 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. Jewelry is not presented in full assortment 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 feedback on the network regarding the failure to send paid orders would affect us with losses incomparable with 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 on New Year's Eve, 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, lined shirts), 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 should be colored; white color with a thin font will be hidden in 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 that it is impossible to flog the embroidery (this mark is on each 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 2 options are possible: 1) You take the product and rip out the entire date/name yourself, hand it over to us, we embroider a new date/name over the rip-off free of charge. 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 on 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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There are no strict rules and canons regarding who should buy a cross for baptism. This could be immediate family (parents or grandparents), close friends, or the clergyman himself. However, according to the established Orthodox tradition, the godmother buys the cross for girls, and the godfather buys crosses for boys. Compliance with this condition is by no means necessary, because the main thing is that the ceremony itself is carried out with a pure heart and awareness of its significance for the future life of the little man.

Which cross to choose for a child

In fact, it does not matter who should buy a cross for baptism, just as it is not so important what material it will be made of. Much more important is that the cross must be Orthodox. This means that the decoration meets certain requirements: for example, on the front side of Orthodox crosses a crucifix is ​​depicted, and on the back there is a prayer addressed to God, namely “Save and preserve.” But the main requirement is sanctification. If the cross was not bought in a church shop, then before baptism it is necessary to consecrate it (to do this, simply hand it over to the priest).

As for the material, a silver cross would be the best option for a baby. This metal has excellent antiseptic properties and can be used even by allergy sufferers. If you don’t know, just look at the eyelet of the product (a special ring through which a chain or cord is threaded). This is where the test is put, usually 925.

Particular attention should be paid to the shape of the product. Sharp corners and parts can injure a child’s delicate skin, so it is best to buy a product with rounded shapes, such as the production model.

Who should be present at baptism and is it worth buying a gold cross?

Parents, grandparents and other relatives, as well as friends, can attend the sacrament of baptism; The presence of godparents is mandatory. It is they, and not the parents, who receive the baby from the font after ablution.

Gold, like silver, does not cause allergic reactions, so products made from this metal are also in demand. If all conditions are met, such a cross will be a wonderful gift from a godfather or godmother. However, keep in mind that a thin chain is easy to break, so at first you should give preference to a cord made of cotton or linen fiber. The pectoral cross is worn constantly. It is believed that this is the only way he will protect the baby from all troubles and misfortunes.

The choice of a cross for a christening should be approached with special responsibility. But before you go shopping for a symbol of faith for your baby, you should decide who should give such a gift to the baby. The Church does not oblige any of the participants in the Sacrament of Baptism to buy a pectoral cross for the baby. If you ask such a question to a clergyman, you may hear in response that such a gift should be made from the heart, and not because it is necessary. Probably for this reason, the Orthodox tradition does not indicate who exactly should buy a cross for christening.

Parents, godparents, relatives, and friends of parents can purchase a symbol of faith for a baby. As a rule, there are no problems with this in the process of preparing Baptism. Usually someone volunteers to buy the child a pectoral cross. Most often, the godmother buys a cross for a girl’s christening, and the godfather buys a cross for a boy. Along with the pectoral cross, godparents can give the child a children's Bible or any other children's church literature. Even if a child cannot read, you can still give him church books. While he is little, his parents can read for him. In addition to books, godparents can give icons to the baby. You can buy a large gold cross for men, women or children. You will be surprised by the wide range and low prices.

How to choose a cross for a child for christening.

When choosing a cross for a child’s christening, several factors should be taken into account. First of all, you need to decide on the type of precious metal. Today there is a huge assortment of crosses made of gold and silver. However, you can also find jewelry made from other precious metals, for example, platinum. The cost of silver and gold crosses of the same weight differs significantly. Children are recommended to buy gold jewelry. They are not as picky about care as, for example, silver ones. They do not blacken or darken over time. However, in very rare cases, gold jewelry can cause allergic reactions. Children's delicate skin often reacts to silver with skin rashes.

The size of a child's cross is of great importance. It should be small. It is desirable that the product has no sharp corners and no stones. All this can injure delicate baby skin. You can put the cross on a chain or string. But it is better for infants to wear a cross on a string. Its length should be such that the child cannot take the cross into his mouth. You can order a neck chain in the online store or buy it in the Temple. It is not necessary to consecrate the chain.