40 Days THIS - 40 Days THAT


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Posted by Tony Smith on May 01, 2000 at 05:51:08:

I have few general question regarding the Greek Orthodox religion in particular some rituals which I have yet to understand fully. I am Roman Catholic and my wife is Greek Orthodox.


Why must a mother of a new born wait forty days before re-entering the church?

Why must a baby not leave the house for forty days?

After the forty days have passed, what ritual/ceremony must the mother preform to re-enter the church? If the new born is to be christened Catholic, must he or she attend the mother's ceremony?


I would appreciate somebody shedding light on these questions, as I have been getting contradictory responses.


Regards
Tony Smith




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