baptismal

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She begins to cross-reference family lore with a stunning trove of mail in original packaging, baptismal records from remote towns, court filings and Freedom of Information requests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In the 7th Century, St Paulinus supposedly immersed thousands of people in a baptismal rites - leading 19th-Century writers to label the Swale "England's River Jordan".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

Some Christian faith groups hold an Easter vigil between sunset Saturday and sunrise Sunday, which can include a renewal of believers’ baptismal vows.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

His baptism there as a member occurred because at the time it was the only church facility in town with a baptismal font.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2023

Antietam had been the baptismal battle for the young schoolteacher, and the letter to Jenny reflected the agony of a man new to the scenes of death and suffering.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt