Do orthodox sprinkle or submerse when baptising?

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2026-08-04 08:45

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The Orthodox only allow full immersion for Baptisms. Sprinkling (or aspersion) is done by Roman Catholics. An Orthodox child or adult must be submersed in water in order for a baptism to be valid. The Greek Word "baptise" means to immerse, therefore sprinkling has never been allowed in the Orthodox Church.

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