In the early Church, baptisms were done at a specific time and 
	in a particular place. Baptisms were usually done at Pascha. 
	After the people were baptized, they would process to the 
	Church to join the rest of the community in the Eucharistic 
	gathering. In fact, Great Lent originally began as the time 
	of preparation for those being baptized. Today, however, 
	most, if not all, baptisms are done privately. Because of 
	this the procession is still done, but its meaning is not 
	the same; however, it is a vital part of the baptism service. 
	When the godparents walk with the child around the font 
	and /or table, it signifies spiritual rejoicing and the 
	circling signifies the eternity of God. One or both 
	godparents hold a candle. Candles are so important in the 
	Orthodox Church because the light that they provide reminds 
	us of the light that Jesus Christ gives to us. As a light 
	leads us in darkness, the "light of Christ" leads us, too. 
	While this takes place, a beautiful and meaningful hymn 
	is chanted. Taken from St. Paul's letter to Galatians 3:27, 
	the words are: "For as many of you as were baptized into 
	Christ have put on Christ."