baptistry

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Etymology

From Middle English baptistery, baptisterie, from el. baptistērium, from Ancient Greek βαπτιστήριον; equivalent to baptism + -ry.

Noun

baptistry (plural baptistries)

1. (Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.
2. An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.

Related terms

• baptism
• baptist
• baptize

Translations

• French: baptistère
• German: Baptisterium, Taufkapelle, Taufkirche
• Italian: battistero
• Portuguese: batistério
• Russian: баптисте́рий
• Spanish: baptisterio

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