Christenings
Plan a christening in Armenia
The baptism at church and the family celebration that follows: plan both, in Yerevan or anywhere in Armenia. Find a venue, a cake and a photographer, keep your checklist and guest list, and send a free invitation.
Everything for the day
The counts show businesses whose own description says they work with christenings or baptisms. Always confirm the date and prices with the business and the church.
The Armenian churchChurches across Armenia with ceremony information, for your date and requirements.39 churches
Venues & family restaurantsPlaces for the meal after the ceremony.3 for christenings
Cakes & sweetsChristening cakes and dessert tables.6 for christenings
PhotographersPhotography for the ceremony and the family celebration.6 for christenings
VideographersFilms of the ceremony and the celebration.4 for christeningsFree tools to share your celebration
An invitation to send and a website for your guests.
Your christening checklist starts here
The planner suggests these first tasks for a christening:
- 1Book church
- 2Arrange the baptism date & time with the church
- 3Arrange the ceremony kit
- 4Book venue
- 5Order cake
- 6Book photographer
- 7Arrange godparent gifts
- 8Send invitations
Questions
What happens at an Armenian christening?
The priest anoints the child with holy muron (chrism) and gives a first taste of communion — wine-soaked bread — right at the altar. Tradition holds off on the child's first full bath until the third day after baptism, so the muron stays on the skin, and on kissing the baby until after that bath. The full guide — what to bring, what to expect, and the churches across Armenia — is on our Armenian Church page.
What should I bring to an Armenian baptism?
A white towel kept just for the baptism, an Armenian-style cross on a chain, candles, a bottle of wine, and the narod — a red-and-white thread cord tied at the ceremony.
Who can I book to film or photograph a christening in Armenia?
Several studios on Celebrate.am are on record shooting baptisms specifically — open the Photographers and Videographers cards above for the full list.
Where do families usually hold the christening feast?
Any family restaurant works — some of ours state directly that they host baptism celebrations, including a couple of the kids' cafes. Browse our family venues for the full list.