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lynn peterson432
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Posted - 10/07/2018 :  20:17:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
in norway wnen a child was born the mother was not allowed in the church but had to go through a rite iof purifcation before she was allowed in the church

Kċarto
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Posted - 10/07/2018 :  23:38:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
In Norway the mother was introdused to the congregation 5-6 weeks after the birth in a ceremony where she was met at the entrance door by the priest an guided up the floor before the ceremony started.

Some general info in English of churching of women link

Edited by - Kċarto on 10/07/2018 23:43:56
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