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Foundling's christenings
« on: Tuesday 08 April 08 21:20 BST (UK) »
Hi
I wonder if any one can tell me if a foundling baby can be christened? Or would this be impossible without his parents
He was born 1889.....
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Re: Foundling's christenings
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 08 April 08 21:55 BST (UK) »
There is nothing to stop a foundling being baptised. It was the godparents who were involved in the ceremony, not the parents.
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Re: Foundling's christenings
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 08 April 08 22:14 BST (UK) »
Hi Stan
Thank you for your message.
That's great we thought maybe the church would not recognize a foundling and so reject him.
Good so maybe we will be lucky and find his christening.
Thanks for your help.
Kind regards Chris
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Re: Foundling's christenings
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 08 April 08 22:51 BST (UK) »
Hi Chris,
Just to add that certain persons are  prohibited from acting as godparents. They are: members of religious orders,  married persons in respect to each other, or parents to their children.

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