are now beginning to ask whether it is permissible to adopt the practice of the Eastern church and to confirm/chrismate at baptism, including infants. Lutherans do not accept the belief that only a bishop can confirm, as is the custom in the Anglican tradition. Even in countries where Lutherans claim to retain apostolic succession, such as Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden etc., a pastor is allowed to confirm. See also Lutheran sacraments Confirmation (Catholic Church) References External links Christian Questions with Their Answers (Book of Concord) Martin Luther Lutheran sacraments and rites