Ilinca’s Romanian Orthodox Christening at St Matthew’s, Luton

Ilinca’s Romanian Orthodox christening at St Matthew’s in Luton, home to the local Romanian Orthodox parish. We photographed the service and the family moments with her parents, Stefana and Vladut.

Altar table prepared with icons and candles for Ilinca's christening at St Matthew's Church, Luton
Black-and-white photo of a couple holding baby Ilinca in the church
Woman in a purple floral dress holding baby Ilinca during the service
Baby Ilinca cradled in her white christening blanket
Couple standing together with the baby as the service begins
Little girl in a white dress sitting on a stool in the church
Lectern with an open service book lit by a hanging lamp
Close-up of baby Ilinca lying on the white christening cloth
Baby Ilinca looking up while being prepared for her baptism
Baby Ilinca sleeping peacefully on the christening towel
Toddler in a white dress holding an adult's hand in church
Guests gathered in the church hall of St Matthew's, Luton
Woman in a black lace dress cuddling baby Ilinca
Interior of St Matthew's Church with stone pillars and icons
Woman in purple leaning over the christening table
Godmothers preparing the baby on the christening table
Family and guests gathered around the copper font as the service begins
Priest in white vestments beside the copper baptismal font
Priest anointing baby Ilinca during the Romanian Orthodox christening

Christenings

Malina Nicoleta’s Christening at St Charalambos, Luton
Malina Nicoleta’s Christening at St Charalambos, Luton
Dominic Constantin’s Christening
Dominic Constantin’s Christening
Eduard’s Christening at the Romanian Orthodox Church, Northampton
Eduard’s Christening at the Romanian Orthodox Church, Northampton