baptistry in German
baptistry in German is Baptisterium, Taufkapelle, Taufkirche — baptistry means a baptistry is a part of a church, or a separate room or building attached to one, that holds the font and is used for Christian baptism.
baptistry in German
Baptisterium
(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.
Taufkapelle
(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.
Taufkirche
(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.
What does "baptistry" mean?
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noun A baptistry is a part of a church, or a separate room or building attached to one, that holds the font and is used for Christian baptism.
"The baptistry stood near the church entrance, with its stone font in the centre."
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noun A baptistry is also an indoor pool used for baptising people by full immersion.
"He stepped down into the baptistry to be baptised by immersion."
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baptistry in a sentence
- The baptistry stood near the church entrance, with its stone font in the centre.
- Parents gathered in the baptistry for their child's christening.
- He stepped down into the baptistry to be baptised by immersion.
- The church built a new baptistry beneath the stage for full-immersion baptisms.
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What is "baptistry" in German?
"baptistry" in German is Baptisterium, Taufkapelle, Taufkirche. baptistry means: A baptistry is a part of a church, or a separate room or building attached to one, that holds the font and is used for Christian baptism.
How do you use "baptistry" in a sentence?
Example: "The baptistry stood near the church entrance, with its stone font in the centre." In German, "baptistry" is Baptisterium, Taufkapelle, Taufkirche.
Are there other ways to say "baptistry" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "baptistry": Baptisterium, Taufkapelle, Taufkirche.
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