baptistry

• Sustantivo que designa una pila o recipiente con agua bendita utilizado en el sacramento cristiano del bautismo, así como la capilla o recinto donde se ubica dicha pila.

A noun referring to a bowl or basin used to hold water for the Christian rite of baptism.

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   A basin or bowl, often made of stone or metal, used to hold water for the Christian rite of baptism.

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   • The priest poured holy water into the ancient stone baptistry.
   • The church's baptistry was intricately carved with biblical scenes.
   • Families gathered around the baptistry for the christening ceremony.

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