It is common now for Orthodox priests to baptize and sanctify warships, submarines, missiles, and tanks. |
It also was somewhat dangerous to baptize an infant in winter, in the Danube, the Weser, or the Elbe. |
On the contrary, he continued to baptize publicly, and to preach clearly things that connected with people's daily lives. |
We were able to baptize many long lines of grown-ups and children so they could become members of the Church. |
Many of those traditions which do not baptize children mark their welcome into the community in some way. |
Ironically, John promises that Jesus will baptize us with the same elements that the author of Isaiah mentions as dangers. |