- 20.03.2025
Evolution of Faith Rituals: Baptism, Circumcision, and National Identity
In the history of religions, powerful and dynamic motifs resonate, where rituals become conduits of deep spirituality. At the heart of the Orthodox experience—whether among Russian or Greek followers—is the ritual of baptism, symbolizing the entry into the New Covenant and union with the Messiah. This practice not only marks the beginning of a new era of faith but also emphasizes the idea of renewal, while the ancient ritual of circumcision, once serving as a metaphor for the covenant in the old tradition, has lost its functional role with the coming of Christ.