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

Some Christian faith groups hold an Easter vigil between sunset Saturday and sunrise Sunday, which can include a renewal of believers’ baptismal vows.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 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

Sometime later, we’ll see the siblings bathing the infant over a sink, one of them cupping handfuls of water with an almost baptismal solemnity and tenderness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Legs extended, he was sitting with his back propped against a crumbling baptismal font.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi