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Godfatherhood in Traditional Communities
Godfatherhood in Traditional Communities

Author(s): Vera Stein Ehrlich
Subject(s): Anthropology, Customs / Folklore, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Wittenberg University - Sociology Department
Keywords: Godfatherhood; Traditional Communities;

Summary/Abstract: In the Catholic Church, there is a godfather at baptism, the sponsor at the confirmation ceremony, and the witness at a wedding ceremony. They are selected separately each time. They are also very respected everywhere and considered in some ways as relatives.

  • Issue Year: 13/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 1-2
  • Page Count: 2
  • Language: English
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