Many Greeks are having their weddings and baptizing their children on the same day

[mj_toronto8]

This is becoming more and more popular as people are getting remarried or having children without being married. A few friends of mine have had their weddings and baptizes their children at the same time. It is a new tradition that is gaining popularity, although it is definitely not traditional and some Greek people may frown upon it. Personally, I see no problem in it and I love attending these ceremonies.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I always found this interesting - to do it on the same day. I am not sure I have ever seen that outside of Greece. Has anyone else?

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

I've been to plenty of these but only in Greece...They do this because it saves them money. Greeks can't afford to pay for a baptism and wedding separately, so it's cheaper to do them together.

 

[bvelonis]

My cousin had his wedding and baptized their son on the same day 42 years ago at a Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, NY.