baptism
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After a section about his own adult baptism, the pinnacle of his faith journey, Vance launches, jarringly, into a chapter about his views of the international order.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
On the religious question, Mr. Putin has, for example, made it a custom to participate in Kreshchenskiye Kupaniya, or epiphany bathing, every Jan. 19, commemorating Christ’s baptism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Former midfielder Carrick was installed as boss until the end of the season this week and faces a baptism of fire when Manchester City visit on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
In another part of town, a store owner who sells quinceañera and baptism dresses said her sales have dropped by 60% every month since August, and clients have postponed shopping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
After baptism Philomena said she had tea and ham and cakes in her house around the corner.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
In tracking our friendship over decades, we can also mark our way by the sacraments: marriages, baptisms, First Communions, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
According to Vatican statistics, around half of global Catholic baptisms take place in Africa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
He loved the story of Beautiful Eagle Creek and its baptisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Currently the Catholic Church only allows men to become deacons - ordained ministers who can officiate baptisms, weddings and funerals but not mass, unlike priests.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2024
A few pieces of jewelry— clunky earrings and bracelets I’ve seen the Doctorita wearing to weddings and baptisms.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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Power Suffix: -ism
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