Baptistery - Wikipedia In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Old French baptisterie; Latin baptisterium; Greek βαπτιστήριον, 'bathing-place, baptistery', from βαπτίζειν, baptízein, 'to baptize') is the separate centrally planned structure surrounding the baptismal font
Baptistery | Roman, Byzantine Medieval | Britannica Baptistery, hall or chapel situated close to, or connected with, a church, in which the sacrament of baptism is administered The form of the baptistery originally evolved from small, circular Roman buildings that were designated for religious purposes (e g , the Temple of Venus, Baalbek, Lebanon,
Baptistry of San Giovanni - The Florence Baptistery - Florence Art Museums The Baptistery of Florence was consecrated in 1059 and was named after St John the Baptist (San Giovanni Battista), the patron saint of Florence The construction of the building began around the fourth century on the ruins of a Roman house
Baptistery | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia Baptistery, the separate building in which the Sacrament of Baptism was once solemnly administered, or that portion of the church-edifice later set apart for the same purpose In ancient times the term was applied to a basin, pool, or other place for bathing
Baptistery - Definition, Usage Quiz | UltimateLexicon. com A baptistery (or baptistry) is a distinct part of a church or a separate building dedicated to the Christian sacrament of baptism These structures are traditionally designed to house a baptismal font or pool, where individuals undergo the rite of baptism — a ceremonial act signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Baptistery - Biblical Cyclopedia Baptistery a place or room set apart for performing baptism We have no account in the New Testament of any such separated places John and the disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ baptized in the Jordan But baptism could be administered in other places (see Ac 8:36-37; Ac 16:13-16)
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Baptistery - NEW ADVENT The modern baptistery is merely that part of the church set apart for baptism According to the Roman Ritual, it should be railed off; it should have a gate fastened by a lock; and should be adorned, if possible, with a picture of the baptism of Christ by St John
Florence Baptistery - Wikipedia The Florence Baptistery, also known as the Baptistery of Saint John (Italian: Battistero di San Giovanni), is a religious building in Florence, Italy Dedicated to the patron saint of the city, John the Baptist, it has been a focus of religious, civic, and artistic life since its completion
Baptistery - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online The modern baptistery is merely that part of the church set apart for baptism According to the Roman Ritual, it should be railed off; it should have a gate fastened by a lock; and should be adorned, if possible, with a picture of the baptism of Christ by St John