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An Orthodox Archbishop has been criticised for performing the "most violent baptism ever" in a video which has emerged on social media.
The clip shows the enthusiastic Archbishop repeatedly dunk a tiny baby into a baptismal font, both feet-first and headfirst in a busy church.
Children are seen step backwards in shock in the background before the clergyman hands the child back to his unperturbed parents.
It is believed the clip was filmed in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, at a Greek Orthodox church.
Greek Orthodox baptisms traditionally see the Archbishop dunk the baby into the font three times "forcefully" as the method is seen as a solution to address declining birth rates.