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A Beautiful Orthodox Tradition: 8th Day Naming Prayers for Your Newborn

March 22, 2026 by Destinie Winn

Discover the beauty and meaning of the Orthodox Christian 8th day naming tradition for newborns. In this post, we explore the three early prayers offered for infants in the Orthodox Church—including the first-day blessing, the 8th day naming prayers, and the 40th day churching—highlighting how each invites Christ into your child’s life from the very beginning. Learn the significance of naming your child on the eighth day, how to prepare, and how to coordinate with your priest to participate in this sacred and often overlooked tradition.

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March 22, 2026 /Destinie Winn
reflections, Postpartum, Motherhood, 8th day
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Currently Reading List

November 05, 2024 by Destinie Winn

I love Theology and all things Orthodox, but in this season of life I need simplicity. A little nugget to take and slowly digest. I try to carve out a few minutes a day to read, so sometimes I get one or two pages in. I also recently subscribed to Audible and I have enjoyed listening to books while doing chores, or nursing my little one - and I have found that I am actually able to “read” a lot more through that method. So I will share my booklist on Audible as well! Below you will find my current reading list and a brief commentary on my thoughts so far!

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November 05, 2024 /Destinie Winn
reflections, Booklist, Book Review, Orthodox Books, Motherhood
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