Baptistery

Baptistery
Baptistery Bap"tis*ter*y,Baptistry Bap"tis*try, n.; pl. {Baptisteries}, {Baptistries}. [L. baptisterium, Gr. baptisth`rion: cf. F. baptist[`e]re.] (Arch.) (a) In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services. Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near. (b) A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services. [1913 Webster]

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  • Baptistery — In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Latin baptisterium ) is the separate centrally planned structure surrounding the baptismal font. The baptistery may be incorporated within the body of a church or cathedral and be provided… …   Wikipedia

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  • baptistery —    A baptistery is a building where Baptism is conferred. Although the baptistery in some places is a separate building, more commonly a baptistery is a separate part of the church, such as a chapel; since the Second Vatican Council,the place for …   Glossary of theological terms

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