baptistry

Meaning

  1. A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.
  2. An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.

Translations

βαπτηστήριο

βαπτιστήριο

κολυμβήθρα

battisterio

baptistērium

etiqueta de tipo de letra

ماء التّعميد

Etymology

In summary

From Middle English baptistery, baptisterie, from Ecclesiastical Latin baptistērium, from Ancient Greek βαπτιστήριον (baptistḗrion); equivalent to baptism + -ry.

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