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

Along with classrooms, the addition includes a chapel, a baptismal area, meeting space for young adults and an entire floor dedicated to the church’s television broadcast efforts.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 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

The next Saturday, Desdemona, seized with conflicting emotions, watched as the children’s godfathers held them above the baptismal font at Assumption.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides