Good Standing Letter

Good Standing

LETTER

In the Orthodox Church, a Godparent at a Baptism or a Sponsor at a Wedding must be an active member of an Orthodox parish. If they are not members of the parish where the sacrament will take place, they must provide a Letter of Membership in Good Standing from their home parish priest. This letter is required for all Orthodox Christians serving as sponsors at baptisms or weddings outside their own parish within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Requirements for a Letter of Membership in Good Standing
To receive this letter, the individual must:

  • Be a practicing Orthodox Christian, baptized or chrismated in the Church

  • Participate regularly in the sacramental life, attending Liturgy and receiving Communion and Confession

  • Live according to Orthodox Christian teachings and apply them in daily life

  • If married, have a Church-blessed marriage

  • If divorced, have received an ecclesiastical divorce decree

  • Be a steward of Saint Katherine, offering financial support and participating in parish life

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Letter of Good Standing

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