Who buys a cross for the Baptism of a girl and a boy? What do godparents give at christenings? Christening of a child who buys a cross.

The pectoral cross is placed by the priest on the chest of the newly baptized immediately after immersion in the font three times and putting on baptismal clothes, therefore it is an integral attribute of the Sacrament. After Baptism, it is worn around the neck constantly as a reminder of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the atonement of human sins.

The tradition of giving a cross and a chain for a child's christening

In addition to the cross, you will need a chain or rope to wear around your neck. For newborns, it is better to choose a soft gaitan with a clasp, which can later be replaced with a chain.

Who should buy a cross for a girl's Christening?

There are times when a boy’s godfather buys a cross for Christening, and a girl’s godmother buys a cross. This is done when, for some reason, the child has one recipient, who must be of the same sex as the baby. The girl has a woman, the boy has a man. But most often there are two godparents, and the godfather gives the cross to the goddaughter, and the godmother buys a towel (kryzhma) and baptismal clothes. Also, godparents must buy an icon that depicts the namesake Saint or Savior (for a boy), or the Mother of God (for a girl).

Who buys a cross for a boy's Christening?

The boy's main godfather is his godfather, and according to church custom, he is the one who is supposed to buy a cross for his godson. Additionally, you can purchase a pendant with the Guardian Angel, Archangel Michael or a small icon with the face of the Savior, Nicholas the Wonderworker. This will further strengthen the spiritual connection that has arisen. The godfather, as a rule, also makes a donation for the ceremony. But by agreement, these expenses can be borne by the child’s parents or relatives.

Which cross should you buy for a child's Baptism?

• Material. What the pectoral cross is made of does not matter for the church. It can be a product made of gold, silver, aluminum or wood. The choice depends on financial capabilities and taste preferences.
• Try. Most often, crosses made of gold (red, white) or silver are bought for Epiphany. It is worth choosing products with a factory seal and a tag indicating the purity: 585 for gold and 925 for silver.
• Technology. Crosses are produced by casting or stamping. Stamped products that are too thin are not suitable for a child, as they are easily deformed and broken, and their sharp edges can scratch the baby’s skin. For children, cast crosses or fairly thick stamped ones with rounded edges are best suited.
• Size and weight. For babies, they often buy a cross weighing up to 1 g, but this is a fairly miniature size if we are talking about a cast product. When the child grows up, you will have to think about buying a larger cross. Therefore, for a child under 3 years old, it is better to immediately choose a model up to 2 cm in size and up to 1.5 grams in weight for gold, and silver ones can be a little heavier for the same size. All the same, it will be a cross from the small category, so it will not cause discomfort when worn even by a baby. For children over 5 years old and teenagers, models with a height of 2.5 to 3.5 cm are suitable, that is, medium-sized products.
• Form. A children's cross should not have sharp edges or large stones protruding high above the surface of the product. It is better to give preference to models with a smooth texture and rounded ends.
• Design. For girls, you can choose crosses with openwork weaves, floral patterns, small diamonds or cubic zirconia. For boys, models with a laconic form without excesses are suitable, as well as products with black enamel or with selective blackening, emphasizing the relief and subtlety of jewelry work.

There are no strict rules in the Orthodox Church regarding who should give a child a cross for Baptism. In each individual case, everything is decided individually. A pectoral cross can be given to a child by his parents, godparents, grandparents, friends, or even the priest himself. It is not so important who gives the cross for christening, but with what reverence and attitude towards the cross the child will wear it. The little man does not yet understand the significance of the Sacrament of Baptism being performed and does not understand why a cross is placed on his neck. The pectoral cross is a symbol of his life’s cross, a reminder of the sufferings of the Savior and their meaning for a person’s future life. Our eternal fate depends on how we carry our life’s cross here on Earth.

Although strict There are no requirements for this account, however, traditionally the godfather buys a cross for a boy. In exceptional cases, when parents cannot find two godfathers, then one godfather is enough for the baptism of a boy. At the Baptism of a male child, it is the godfather who bears the main responsibility for his Christian upbringing. Usually the godfather holds the child in his arms most of the time.

At the Baptism of a female child gender, accordingly, there is such a tradition that the godmother buys a cross for her. For a girl, it is the godmother and her influence that is of great importance. Perhaps the godmother is a close friend of the baby’s natural mother. She will happily help raise her goddaughter, take her to church for communion and congratulate her on all important holidays. When a godmother gives a cross to a girl at her christening, she thus begins to show her responsibility and care for her goddaughter.

Which cross should I buy for a christening?

The cross must necessarily be Orthodox, that is, consecrated in the Orthodox Church. Churches. On its front side the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ should be depicted. On the other side of the cross there is usually a prayer addressed to the Lord: “Save and preserve.” If there is such an opportunity, then of course it is better to choose golden cross or a cross made of other precious metals. It can be gold or silver. For the child’s delicate skin, it is important that the body cross does not contain metals that can harm his skin. If the cross is made of gold or silver, then it can not only not harm the child’s skin, but also benefit the child’s health. In the online store Kreshcheniye.ru you can choose crosses for baptism baby at your discretion. For children's crosses you will have the opportunity to choose thin children's gold chains.

Let choosing a cross be a pleasant experience for you, and let wearing it serve the spiritual benefit of your child!

Baptism is a mysterious rite that requires special preparation. The choice of godparents must be approached especially carefully. Recently, their role has decreased significantly, but in reality, they should become second parents for the child, who will be nearby throughout their entire life journey and support them in difficult times.

After giving birth, a mother cannot go to church for another 40 days, so traditionally christenings are held after this period.

What to buy for christening

Cross

First of all, it is very important to take care of buying a cross. The baptismal cross is one of the main attributes of this event. It can be made of brass, silver or gold. The choice of metal depends on the desires and capabilities of those who make the purchase.

Traditionally, the future godfather buys a cross for a christening. but if desired, this purchase can be divided among themselves by the godparents or relatives of the child.

Today the assortment includes children's crosses. They differ from simple ones in their small size and, accordingly, lower price. But this is not the best option, since the child is growing quickly, and by the age of 5 this cross will be small.

When choosing a cross, make sure that there are no sharp or protruding parts on it so that the child does not get hurt.

Chain or thread

Often, a child is given a chain along with a cross at a christening. But you should understand that a child can easily tear a piece of jewelry and lose it. Therefore, it is still better for small children to buy a thread on a lock. These are sold directly in church shops.

If you were given a chain as a gift or you bought it yourself, then you can wear it during the ceremony itself, and at home change it to a thread, and the chain will wait for its time.

It is advisable for future godparents to take communion shortly before the christening.

Christening towel – kryzhma

Kryzhma- this is a diaper, piece or towel that is always white. Why white - because it symbolizes purity, sinlessness, innocence. According to tradition, the future godmother is responsible for purchasing kryzhma.

It is best to buy a good quality towel as a cover. The thing is that it will be your assistant for many years. Church ministers assure that after the baptismal ceremony the kryzhma receives a certain power and becomes a kind of amulet; it is advisable not to wash or clean it.

When a child is sick, capricious, or simply restless, he is wrapped in a cloth that helps get rid of all problems. Of course, it all depends on how much you believe in the sacrament of baptism and its power.

Christening outfit

As mentioned earlier, it is the white color that symbolizes innocence, and baptism is, above all, the remission of sin, if any. That is why it is advisable to choose a baptismal outfit in this color.

It is very important that the clothes are light and easy to take off. Throughout the first part of the ceremony, the child will be dressed in a beautiful outfit. Before lowering the child into the bath, the outfit will be removed, and the baby will remain completely naked.

Afterwards it will be wrapped in kryzhma.

For a girl it can be a light dress, and for a boy it can be a vest or shirt.

Gifts for a child

On such a holiday it is not at all necessary to give gifts, but still, family and friends very rarely deny themselves the pleasure of presenting another gift to the hero of the occasion.

It has become a tradition to give a silver spoon at christenings. Such a spoon will come in handy for the baby in the near future, namely when they begin to introduce complementary foods. It will be possible to start with a silver spoon.

If you decided to give your child toys, then you can choose suitable options in one of the online toy stores, which are described in detail here.

Remember, all christening participants must come to church wearing crosses. Women's outfits should be below the knee length, and the head should be covered with a headscarf.

Baptism is the most important church rite in the life of every Orthodox person. During baptism, he dies with Christ to a sinful worldly life in order to be reborn with him by the Holy Spirit for eternal life. And throughout his entire life, his godparents will accompany him. They must instruct him in the faith, engage in his spiritual education, take care of him and warn him against mistakes. Therefore, an honorary invitation to become a child’s godfather imposes certain responsibilities on you, the fulfillment of which should be approached very responsibly. When the child’s parents have placed great trust in you and invited you to be godfather, the first thing you need to think about is a worthy gift for your little godson. Baptism is a church and ancient rite, therefore, unlike secular holidays, such as, for example, a birthday, when the hero of the day can be given any beautiful and useful thing, at christenings it is customary to give gifts in accordance with established traditions among the people.

If you are, so to speak, a “beginner godfather”, new to this business, and have not baptized anyone before, then our story about what godparents give for christenings will come in handy for you. Approach the issue of choosing gifts responsibly, buy them with all your heart and give them with all your heart. Let your godson be very young now and not be able to appreciate your gifts. He will quickly grow up, and the thing donated by you will be kept as a family heirloom, and will remind the matured godson of the first church sacrament in his life and of you, his caring godparents.

What does a godfather give at a christening?

The godfather always gives the most important attribute of the entire baptism ceremony - a pectoral cross. There are no clear rules about what material a cross should be made of. Now in fashion, so to speak, are gold, openwork crosses, decorated with stones and enamel. However, it is not at all necessary to buy such a cross, especially if this is difficult for you for obvious financial reasons.

The main value of the cross is not its monetary value. The cross, first of all, is a symbol of spirituality and faith in God, and not an ordinary piece of jewelry, as many people now perceive it. Therefore, from the point of view of the Church, a simple tin cross made by monks in an Orthodox monastery, or a sandalwood cross brought by pilgrims from a trip to the Holy Land, is much more valuable than any gold. A pectoral cross can also be made of bronze, amber or silver - the main thing is that it corresponds to the Orthodox canon and is consecrated in the church.

Most often in Rus' it is customary to wear an eight-pointed cross with the inscription “Save and Preserve” written on its back side. For a small child, it would be best to buy a silver cross and hang it on a strong natural twine, and not on a chain, which will rub the child’s delicate neck. And if you don’t want to be known as a miser and can afford it, in addition to a silver pectoral cross, give your godson some gold jewelry that will be useful to him when he grows up.

In addition to these gifts, the godfather traditionally pays for the baptismal ceremony and sets the festive table.

What does the godmother give at christening?

According to tradition, the godmother always gives one more item necessary for baptism - kryzhma. This unusual word in church refers to a piece of cloth in which a baptized baby is wrapped after being taken out of the font. Initially, it was a piece of bleached linen, which by now has turned into a large snow-white linen towel (in winter it can be terry cotton), decorated with white embroidery, hemstitching, jacquard braid with Christian symbols and lace. The most valuable kryzhma is the one that the godmother embroiders with her own hands and decorates with lace, crocheted with her own hands - they used to be called “valances”. But if your hands are not “sharpened” for needlework, do not be discouraged and buy ready-made kryzhma in a church shop or in a store. After baptism, kryzhma is under no circumstances washed; it is carefully stored and used to wipe the baby’s face if, God forbid, he gets sick. This, according to popular belief, should bring him a speedy healing from any illness.

The next thing the godmother buys for a christening is a special baptismal outfit, consisting of a white baptismal shirt that reaches the baby’s feet and a white lace cap, richly decorated with ribbons and pearl beads. The set may also include rompers and knitted openwork booties that match the overall style. The baptismal dress is usually made of cambric, decorated with embroidery, lace and hemstitching and then stored as a family heirloom.

This concludes our conversation about what godparents buy for christenings. All that remains is to mention such a cute little gift as a silver spoon, popularly called “for the first tooth.” It is often given by godparents or grandparents to the baby for baptism. Often the handle of such a baby spoon is decorated with a silver angel or a cute animal - a bunny or kitten. It is believed that in order for a baby to grow up healthy, teething easily, and always having a good appetite, he must be fed from this gifted spoon.

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. 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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. 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 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 pickup/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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