Baptismal clothing is apparel worn by Christian proselytes (and in some cases, by clergy members also) during the ceremony of baptism.
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These garments are placed on the newly-baptized immediately after coming up out of he waters of baptism (the Orthodox baptize by immersion, even in the case of infant baptism) |
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| As the robe is being placed on the modern Christian, the priest Christening Outfits says the prayer: "The helper of God, N., is clothed with the robe of righteousness; in the John Henry of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit |
| Amen." and the choir sings: "Vouchsafe unto me the robe of light, O Thou who clothest Thyself with bright as with a garment, Christ our God, plenteous in mercy." |