Complains Arise After Child Dies In Baptism Rituals

  • 05-Feb-2021
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A child in Romania died after he was immersed in the water three times during the baptism ceremony. The 6-month-old suffered cardiac arrest after the immersion. The child was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead after a few hours. Later, the autopsy report revealed, that his lungs were filled with liquid.

 

Following the unfortunate incident, the orthodox church is facing heavy criticism. The incident has shaken everyone and slowly it is gaining huge attention. Around 57,000 people have signed an online petition that has called for changes in the way the ritual is conducted.

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