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Gift Idea for Adult Chrismation

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I have a friend who is half Greek who is Chrismating into the Orthodox Faith in a few weeks.

I want to get her a gift.

Does anyone have any gift ideas?
 
voula_slat said:
I have a friend who is half Greek who is Chrismating into the Orthodox Faith in a few weeks.

I want to get her a gift.

Does anyone have any gift ideas?
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I would get her an icon maybe of her saint? A cross is a good idea, a general icon, maybe even a Bible.
 
How awesome that your friend is Chrismating into the Orthodox Faith soon! A personalized gift could be super meaningful. How about custom bobbleheads resembling her? It's a fun way to celebrate this special moment. You can add touches of her Greek heritage or even elements reflecting her faith. Plus, it'll be a quirky keepsake she'll cherish.
 
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Some great ideas here! That chrismation is over and I ended up gifting a prayer book and an icon of her patron saint. I am invited to a baptism, I think I might do something similar, but since it is a child, I might also add money to that one.
 
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