Simple Q about Baptism that I could probably Google but I'm not..

[Photini]

Are Baptisms performed during a Fast? I'm pretty sure that weddings are not, so I assume Baptisms aren't either?

Thanks!

 

[MariaRegina]

I have heard that they are usually not performed during a fast, but if a person's life is in danger, then it is done.

There is always economia. My son's wedding was done during the Apostles Fast due to many circumstances. That was about the only vacation time the Priest had.

I have heard of baptisms being performed on Lazarus Saturday and Holy Saturday.

 

[Photini]

Thanks! Looks like I'll be waiting until after Nativity for Allie's Baptism.

 

[MariaRegina]

Definitely ask your priest.

 

[-Kyriaki-]

My priest does both during fasts...I'm going to a marriage blessing on Saturday (though they're calling it a wedding) and he usually says not to do baptisms during fasts because it's hard for catering, not because it's not allowed. I've been to quite a few baptisms during Great Lent, too. I was baptised Holy Saturday

So... definitely definitely AYP

 

[ikonographics]

Baptisms are definitely performed during fasts.

 

[ArmyMatt]

I have seen baptisms done during fasts. usually one Holy Saturday or Theophany, but if need be, I have seen them done at other times of the year.

a little OT here:

Obi-Wan Kenobi Only a Sith deals in absolutes.

stating that only a Sith deals in absolutes, is an absolute. sorry, made me chuckle.