Large Minsk family baptized the third child in “Batskawai Kashuli”

The third son of the Volkonovsky family was born almost four months ago. In honor of the birth of Matvey, the parents were awarded the “Batskava Kashul” – a special gift to families in which a third child appears. The couple decided that this is where the baby will be baptized. The sacrament took place in the Archicathedral Church named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, the correspondent of the Minsk-Novosti agency reports.

Today, the Volkonovsky family can no longer imagine their lives without three children. The eldest son is four years old, the average is two, and the younger Matthew will soon be four months old. The difference between brothers is exactly two years. To become parents with many children, the couple once thought differently. Alexander admitted that three children were his dream. Inna originally represented the family differently.

- At first I thought I was going to have one child. My husband always wanted a big family. Apparently, they really say: the first child a woman gives birth because she wants to become a mother, and the next - in many respects for her beloved husband. So he deserved it, Inna smiles.

For Alexander, the appearance of the third child is a great joy, but at the same time a serious responsibility.

- I am very grateful to my wife that she decided to do this and trusted me. A large family is a great responsibility. It is important to understand that we will be able to raise children, give them everything they need and cope with all the difficulties. But we have confidence in the future and that is the most important thing.

"Batskava Kashulya" appeared in the family together with the birth of Matvey. Parents almost immediately decided that the gift will be part of another important event in the life of the baby – baptism.

- We immediately decided that Matthew would be baptized in this shirt. We had already heard about this tradition and knew that Batskawa Kashulu could be preserved as a family heirloom. So there was no doubt that she would be with us on that day, Inna said.

After baptism, the shirt will not be removed far. For her parents have already prepared a special family chest, where they store memorabilia of children.

- We want to keep it together with tags, crosses and other important things. Let all this remain in our family and be passed on. It is a pity that such a cough is not given at the birth of the first child. It is believed that if brothers are baptized in the same shirt, it helps to preserve a special bond and friendship between them.

For Volkonovsky "Batskava Kashulya" was not just a symbolic gift. Alexander perceives it as a sign of attention to the family and support for parents who decided to raise three children.

- The birth of a child is always a great joy and God’s grace. Therefore, it is very important when the family is supported not only by relatives, but also by the state. Initiatives such as Tretsi-Batska show attention to large families.

According to Alexander, such actions give parents a sense of confidence and understanding that their choices are valued and supported.

- This is a very nice sign of attention for us. When you realize that the state supports families with children, you have even more confidence in the future. I would like to see more of these initiatives, because children are the most important thing. That's what we live for.

Now "Batskava Kashulya" will go to the Volkonovsky family chest. Together with the first memorabilia of Matthew, she will keep the history of his birth, baptism and family, in which three brothers grow up at once.

Photo by Pavel Meshkuty