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« on: July 11, 2012, 10:46:10 PM » |
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I was Christmated into the Orthodox Church at Pascha of last year. As my current career comes to a close, I have inquired into attending one of our universities here in the USA. Each school requires a certificate of Christmation, but I never received a certificate. Is it normal practice to get one or is it something special for the universities?
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"Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ." - Justin Martyr ( c.160 )
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2012, 11:24:38 PM » |
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In my jurisdiction at least, baptismal certificates are kept at the church in which one was baptized, and a second copy at the diocesan headquarters. Certified copies can be issued for certain reasons, such as prior to marriage.
My advice would be for you to request a copy of your certificate from the priest who chrismated you.
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2012, 11:50:28 PM » |
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I was Christmated into the Orthodox Church at Pascha of last year. As my current career comes to a close, I have inquired into attending one of our universities here in the USA. Each school requires a certificate of Christmation, but I never received a certificate. Is it normal practice to get one or is it something special for the universities?
I don't understand why a university would need your Chrismation certificate. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2012, 07:57:41 AM » |
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You goin to St. Vladimir's or somethin?
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2012, 01:53:41 PM » |
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You goin to St. Vladimir's or somethin?
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There or St. Tikons. They are two of the three I know which provide a Masters program. Are there others? |
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"Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ." - Justin Martyr ( c.160 )
"we recognize that the war is ultimately spiritual rather than carnal." - Gebre Menfes Kidus
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2012, 01:54:23 PM » |
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I was Christmated into the Orthodox Church at Pascha of last year. As my current career comes to a close, I have inquired into attending one of our universities here in the USA. Each school requires a certificate of Christmation, but I never received a certificate. Is it normal practice to get one or is it something special for the universities?
I don't understand why a university would need your Chrismation certificate. I guess it is to ensure I am actually Orthodox. I can't think of any other reason. |
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"Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ." - Justin Martyr ( c.160 )
"we recognize that the war is ultimately spiritual rather than carnal." - Gebre Menfes Kidus
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2012, 03:44:43 PM » |
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I was Christmated into the Orthodox Church at Pascha of last year. As my current career comes to a close, I have inquired into attending one of our universities here in the USA. Each school requires a certificate of Christmation, but I never received a certificate. Is it normal practice to get one or is it something special for the universities?
I don't understand why a university would need your Chrismation certificate. I guess it is to ensure I am actually Orthodox. I can't think of any other reason. Certificates are/were normal in some times and places, but if you don't have one, I'm sure something could be worked out between the school and your bishop. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2012, 04:20:10 PM » |
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It's my parish's custom to give certificates, but I didn't get mine for a year after I was received! Some parishes don't issue them anymore, but of course still they still maintain a metrical book. Just inquire to your priest, I'm sure they can provide you with an appropriate certificate.
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Kerdy
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« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2012, 06:43:40 PM » |
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Thanks, everyone!  |
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"Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ." - Justin Martyr ( c.160 )
"we recognize that the war is ultimately spiritual rather than carnal." - Gebre Menfes Kidus
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« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2012, 07:16:49 PM » |
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We were sent certificates from the Antiochian diocese for everyone in our family. You should have needed to fill out paperwork around your baptism/chrismation that would have been sent in for the document. If you didn't fill out some paperwork to go with your baptism/chrismation it is possible that it was never produced.
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« Reply #10 on: July 12, 2012, 07:25:00 PM » |
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We were sent certificates from the Antiochian diocese for everyone in our family. You should have needed to fill out paperwork around your baptism/chrismation that would have been sent in for the document. If you didn't fill out some paperwork to go with your baptism/chrismation it is possible that it was never produced.
That makes a lot of sense. I never filled out any paperwork. I guess I will wait until the time comes and then do whatever the school asks. |
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"Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christian- even though they profess with the lips the teaching of Christ." - Justin Martyr ( c.160 )
"we recognize that the war is ultimately spiritual rather than carnal." - Gebre Menfes Kidus
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2012, 08:17:59 AM » |
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You goin to St. Vladimir's or somethin?
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There or St. Tikons. They are two of the three I know which provide a Masters program. Are there others? Holy Cross does as well: MTS, MDiv, and ThM. |
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