baptistry

Meanings

• noun

  A building or room used for baptisms.

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Variants

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baptisteries , baptistery , baptistries , baptistry

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'baptismos', meaning 'immersion'. The baptistry is a place where people go to be baptized, typically by immersion in water.

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Trivia

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1. The largest baptistry in the world is located in the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano in Rome, Italy, and can hold up to 25,000 people.

2. In some denominations, infants are baptized as infants, while in others, baptism is reserved for those who have reached a certain age and have made a personal confession of faith.

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Related Concepts

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1. Baptism: The religious practice of symbolically cleansing oneself of sin through immersion in water.

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In Christian tradition, the baptistry is a significant place where individuals publicly declare their faith and are symbolically cleansed of their sins. It is often located near the entrance of a church and is a popular site for baptisms during special services.

How to Memorize "baptistry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, circular or rectangular pool of water in a church or religious building. People gather around the pool, dressed in white robes, preparing for their baptism. Visualize the joy and anticipation on their faces as they take the final step and immerse themselves in the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baptistry' with the word 'baptism'. Remember that a baptistry is a place where baptisms take place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Baptistry is a place for Baptisms'.

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