The baptism was Disciples of Christ in 1969, at that time they were a more traditional denomination, mom has lost the certificate and their historical society has no record of it. I have nothing but my memory and family witness. No matter, the priest of my parish (Antiochian)is rejecting it outright and I am praying and meditating daily as to why this bothers me so much. He is saying that even though it was a Trinitarian baptism, they do not reflect Trinitarian living and there is no Apostolic Succession. I am aware that the OCA, Greek, or Serb parishes would be more prone to adopting my existing baptism. I am 8 months into my catechism. I am violating the spiritual father/catechumen relationship just by bringing it up here.
kmaaj:
Christ is in our midst!! He is and always will be!!
You've had lots of good advice from many more knowledgeable people than me. I've read this whole thread from first post to your most recent. To me it now boils down to what is it you want?
Every human group that takes new members has some criteria for admittance to membership. The Church is no exception. You've been in an Orthodox catechism class for some time. You're now confronted with a roadblock. The question is how badly you want to be admitted to Christ's Holy Church. You're leaving your past behind. If they'd said that your previous baptism was sufficient, would you insist on an Orthodox baptism? If not, why would you insist on your own way in the opposite case?
It seems to me it's now crunch time. Do you want to become an Orthodox Christian and are you willing to do what it takes?
Keeping you in my prayers,
BOB
