Settling this once and for all!

[Paul Younan]

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Shamasha Paul, what is the standard and most used form of Baptisim in the Chuch of the East? And is it optional as to which form one prefers to have? I would prefer to be immersed myself.

Shlama,
Chuck

Shlama Akhan Chuck,

Usually the baptism of adults is limited to pouring depending on the church and the climate. The baptismal font in most of the parishes is small and unable to accommodate an adult for a full immersion. But you may be able to ask Qasha to see if there are other options. I've not heard of baptisms in the outdoors by the CoE in recent memory, but I could be wrong.

+Shamasha