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Baptism of Eastern Orthodox - newly enlightened Demetrius of Thessaloniki and Alexis Toth

After completing their catechumenate, two newly enlightened men have received the blessing of their confessor-priest, parish priest, and sponsor and today performed the baptism service followed by a bountiful dinner with wonderful fellowship. Two chants performed after the before dinner prayer. In the Orthodox Church, "newly enlightened" refers to a person who has just been baptized and chrismated, also known as "holy illumination". This is the sacrament of entry into the Church, where one is considered reborn and a "child of light". The newly enlightened individual is immediately clothed in new, white garments and receives Holy Communion for the first time, signifying their complete integration into the Body of Christ. Apolytikion (Dismissal) Hymn. First Tone When Thou wast baptized in the Jordan, O Lord, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest; for the voice of the Father bore witness to Thee, calling Thee His Beloved Son. And the Spirit in the form of a dove confirmed the certainty of the word. O Christ our God, Who hast appeared and hast enlightened the world, glory be to Thee. The Polychronion: God grant you many years!