Affirms
Trinitarian baptism formula; baptism in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church affirms Matthew 28:19 as the normative command of the risen Christ. The Trinitarian formula is understood as essential. Baptism is administered by the priest or bishop, and the candidate is immersed three times, corresponding to the three persons of the Trinity.
Key Distinctions
- Baptismal formula:
- Trinitarian formula essential and non-negotiable
- Baptism mode:
- Baptism recipients:
Scripture References
Sources
- Ethiopian Orthodox Liturgical Practices
- Council of Nicaea I (325)