baptize
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He then excused himself to help baptize a woman near the stage.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024
A Spanish friar records three earthquakes on the day he and his fellow missionaries baptize the Río Porciúncula.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023
The basilica Mass during the vigil of Christianity’s most important day has become an occasion for pontiffs to baptize several adults from around the world.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023
“I now baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,” he intoned with a subtle southern twang.
From Slate • Jul. 12, 2022
Like all villagers, we were required to ask the steward’s permission to be excused from work if ill, to grind our wheat, or bake it, to buy or to baptize our children.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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