Naturally, the icon of the Baptism of our Lord is a perfectly appropriate gift for any baptism, whether to the newly baptized, the godparents or the parents. In allowing Himself to be baptized by John the Forerunner, our Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated to us the Mystery of Holy Baptism which the Orthodox Church emulates to this day.

The Mystery of Holy Baptism is a perfect gift for any person participating in a Baptism, particularly godparents. Hieromonk Gregorios of Mount Athos concisely and beautifully explains the Mystery of Holy Baptism and its effects on those who undergo it. By understanding the Mystery more clearly, we will be grateful to the Gift-giver and labor spiritually for the healing of our soul by means of repentance. Furthermore, those who serve as godparents will understand both the honor and responsibility which will accompany them throughout their lives.

All Orthodox Christians should have an icon of their Patron Saint or Nameday in their home. Most Orthodox faithful are named after individual saints, such as Saint John the Baptist, the Theotokos, Saint Dimitrios, Saint Paraskevi, etc. Some are named after Feast Days, such as men named Foti or Fotios, who celebrate their Nameday on Theophany. Look through our holy icons of the Saints for your Patron Saint! We are also happy to arrange custom orders for icons that you may not see on our website.