Den Ypárchoun Lógia… Words Don’t Exist
By Helen Grubner. Filed in Uncategorized |
Saturday, 20 August 2022… What fortunate timing to be on Crete for the baptism of brothers Michalis and Constantinos… sons of Chrissoúla’s daughter Xristiána, Anna’s granddaughter.
The Greek Orthodox baptism is a lengthy, beautiful ceremony, where the child, sponsored by a godparent, officially becomes a Christian. Much festivity surrounds this very important event, attended by family and friends of both the parents and godparents.
Following the baptism at the church, everyone heads to a venue to celebrate… sharing a meal, as well as music and dancing. For me it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up with many more family members in Chania… thanks to Kostoúla who picked up Katína and I from Kastéli and delivered us home safely around 02.00 hours.
Being a part of this family is a great privilege and not something I take for granted. I will be very sad to leave them on Tuesday… I don’t know what else to say.
