Sacraments
If you are interested in using the Church for one of the following Sacraments, please give us a call 631-298-9652.
Wedding Items Needed
The following are the items necessary to perform a wedding in the Orthodox Church. Many of these items are available for purchase in the Ethos Bookstore. Ordinarily (with the exception of the rings), these are provided by the Sponsor:
A tray with white Jordan almonds (Koufeta) and rice.
Rings for the bride and groom.
Floral crowns in the Orthodox traditional style
Two white decorated candles.
Baptismal Items Needed
The following items are necessary for the baptism, and are usually supplied by the Godparent:
One white bath towel and two white hand towels
One white sheet (flat)
An all-white garment ("onesie")
Small container of olive oil
1 bar hand soap
Two white candles (one decorated if you prefer)
Baptismal Cross to be placed on the child as a witness of his/her faith in Christ
Martyrika or "witness ribbons" These are given to those present at the baptism as special mementos and to show they witnessed the baptism