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Didache 7

Doctrine of the Apostles

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But concerning baptism, thus shall ye baptize. Having first recited all these things, baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit in living (running) water.

2But if thou hast not living water, then baptize in other water; and if thou art not able in cold, then in warm.

3But if thou hast neither, then pour water on the head thrice in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

4But before the baptism let him that baptizeth and him that is baptized fast, and any others also who are able; and thou shalt order him that is baptized to fast a day or two before.

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About Didache

A handbook of the Christian community from the end of the 1st century: the two ways, how to baptise, how to pray, how to celebrate the eucharist and how to spot a prophet who is in it for himself. English text: The Apostolic Fathers, Didache, J. B. Lightfoot, 1891 (public domain). Portuguese and Spanish: Lux Veritas translations from this edition.

Source: The Apostolic Fathers, Didache, J. B. Lightfoot (1891) · public domain