How should one be baptized?

To make the sign of the cross, put the first three fingers of the right hand - thumb, index and middle - together; The last two fingers, the ring finger and the little finger, bend to the palm. We put the fingers folded in this way on the forehead, on the chest, on the right and left shoulders.

What do we express by folding our fingers in this way?

By putting the first three fingers together, we express the belief that God is one in essence, but threefold in persons. Two bent fingers show our faith that in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, there are two natures, Divine and human. By depicting the cross on ourselves with folded fingers, we show that we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, Who was crucified on the cross.

Why do we bless the forehead, chest and shoulders with the cross?

For the enlightenment of the mind, heart and for the strengthening of strength.

2. Initial prayers

In Russian:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.1

In the name - in honor, in glory. Amen - truly, truly.

Who is meant by the words: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

The Three Persons of the Holy Trinity. We believe that God is one, but in Him there are three persons: the 1st person of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is God the Father, the 2nd person is God the Son, the 3rd person is God the Holy Spirit. To these three persons of the Holy Spirit. The Trinity has the same authority, honor, and worship.

Why is it said here: in the name, and not in the name?

As a sign that God, although there are three persons in Him, is essentially only one.