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MELKITE BAPTISM
IN THE BAPTISMAL CEREMONY OF THE MELKITE RITE, THE
GODPARENTS ARE ASKED BY THE PRIEST TO SPIT ON THE
DEVIL. THIS THEY DO, SYMBOLICALLY BY SPITTING
ON THE FLOOR.
Submitter comment: ATTITUDE: TRUSTING.
Where learned: HOME
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Baptism Naming rite SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 02-29-1972