In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services. Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near.
A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services.
where the font was stored and baptisms were performed, generally near the west door. Sometimes a screen or grille separates the baptistery from the nave.
space dedicated to baptism, either inside a church or as an independent building, as was often the case with the early centuries of Christianity.
The place where baptism takes place.
Place where the font is situated for baptism
a separate building or separate area in a church which contains the font and where the rite of baptism is carried out
Religious building of circular design where the baptismal font is housed. Usually built beside or in front of a church or cathedral.
A part of the RMF used for baptism.
A separate building or a separate area in a church where the rite of baptism is held.
In Christian architecture the baptistery or baptistry (Latin baptisterium) 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. In the early Christian Church, the catechumens were instructed and the sacrament of baptism was administered in the baptistery.