In some cases, when a person has already been baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, they will be received into the Orthodox Church by Chrismation, usually after a period of being a catechumen.
Adult chrismation is often done during the Divine Liturgy. A candidate for chrismation should select a godparent, who is a member of an Orthodox Church in good standing, and a patron saint.
The following items, which are traditionally provided by the godparent, are needed for the service:
Chrismation Checklist:
Cross – provided by the sponsor
1 candle for newly illumined person
1 candle for godparent
A new set of white clothes to wear during service – these clothes should also be worn to church through the next 3 Liturgies after the baptism.
