Armenian Baptism

Our protagonist was a 2-year-old boy, whose baptism took place in the Armenian church on the island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni in Venice.

San Lazzaro degli Armeni (translated as the Armenian island of St. Lazarus) is a small island in the southern part of the Venetian Lagoon between the islands of Lido and San Servolo and is one of the main centers of Armenian culture in the world. This place in the heart of Europe is an Armenian beacon of enlightenment and culture and is appreciated not only by Armenians but also by other nations.

about the place

Baptism is a traditional religious event, and it had to be organized in accordance with the canons. Also, the history of the place and the location on the island should have been taken into account. It was necessary to properly organize the logistics for all the guests so that each of the twenty felt comfortable.

specificity of baptism

The parents of the boy wanted to immerse their loved ones in the historical Venetian atmosphere, so we booked their rooms in one of the most renowned hotels in Venice—the legendary Danieli.

Over its long history, this prestigious hotel has hosted many famous guests; Charles Dickens, Frederic Chopin, and George Sand liked to stay in its richly furnished rooms. The filming of the Hollywood movie «Tourist» with Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie also took place at this very hotel.

idea and atmosphere

Late in the morning, all the guests gathered in its magnificent lobby, and we escorted them to the pier, where famous Venetian wooden boats were already waiting to take them to the island.

The idea was to immerse the guests in the Venetian historical atmosphere at first, and then in the Armenian one. Therefore, the parents chose the island of San Lazzaro.

Armenians are very fond of baptizing their children or having wedding ceremonies in ancient churches; the venerable walls of monasteries truly can give the sacrament an even greater solemnity and meaningfulness.

Within 20 minutes, all the guests were on the island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni.

The baptism ceremony

When you get to this place, the atmosphere seems to literally absorb you, and your soul becomes so light that it simply shrouds in tranquility. This island is like a paradise on earth — peaceful, well-groomed, beautiful, and far from the hustle and bustle of the world. Peace seems to spread in the air, from the first seconds calling on the arrivals to tune in to the eternal and good. The baptism ceremony was held in an Armenian church on the Island.

After the ceremony and the tour around the island, the guests went by water taxi to dinner at Sina Centurion Palace.
According to Armenian traditions, on tables there had to be meat with certain spices and side dishes. We had to combine Italian cuisine and the canons of Armenian traditions in order to set the right feast, taking into account two culinary traditions.

The event

We developed the menu with the chef and carefully selected the dishes according to the wishes of the Armenian family. Also, each course was accompanied by its own wine, on the advice of the sommelier.

We even organized the delivery of Armenian cognac so that everything would be perfect, since having Armenian cognac is also an important tradition at every celebration.

The event ends up being very emotional and in a family atmosphere. We closed it by cutting a cake with the whole family.

At each stage, we helped our boy’s parents not only with the organization but also with our advice. We have done everything to make our guests feel not only comfort but also the Italian vibe.

Baptism is a very important event, and you need to take into account many nuances

Thank you so much, Valentina, for orchestrating such a beautiful baptism ceremony for our son in Venice.

Your attention to detail and care made the day truly special for our family. From the transportation arrangements to the event at the restaurant, catering, and music selection, everything was planned with great taste and professionally organized. We're grateful for your expertise and the unforgettable memories you helped create.

Emil and family