baptismal

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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

After she was baptized, two of her friends decided to get into the baptismal pool too, a moment that makes White smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

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

He thought about Rocky then; his baptismal name had been Augustine, and “Rocky” had been as close as he had wanted to come to the Indian name old Grandma’s sister had given him.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko