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Noun
/ˈbaptəstrē/,
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baptistries, plural; baptisteries, plural;
  1. The part of a church used for baptism

  2. A building next to a church, used for baptism

  3. (in a Baptist chapel) A sunken receptacle used for baptism by total immersion

  1. baptismal font: bowl for baptismal water
  2. In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Latin baptisterium, from Greek) is the separate centrally-planned structure surrounding the baptismal font. The baptistery may be incorporated within the body of a church or cathedral and be provided with an altar as a chapel. ...
  3. The Florence Baptistery or Battistero di San Giovanni (Baptistery of St. John) is a religious building in Florence (Tuscany), Italy, which has the status of a minor basilica.
  4. A separate room or building of a church containing the font.
  5. The separate building in which the Sacrament of
  6. A building or part of a church, often round or octagonal, in which the sacrament of baptism is performed.
  7. The area in which baptisms are performed.
  8. Located adjacent to the Main Altar, the Bapistery features a marble baptismal font as well as dozens of wall and ceiling paintings of with religious symbols and peoples.
  9. The place where baptism takes place.