CultureAugust 22, 2026
baptismal
bap-TIZ-muhl
Definition
Relating to baptism, a Christian sacrament involving the use of water to initiate a person into the faith.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'baptizein,' meaning to dip or immerse, which entered English through Late Latin and Old French. It refers to the historical ritual of full immersion in water as a sign of religious purification.
In the news
The article mentions a 'baptismal pool' located beneath the stage of the building, which was formerly a Seventh-day Adventist Church, noting it as a structural relic of the site's previous religious use.
The Stoke-on-Trent Hare Krishna centre delivering meals every week to those in need
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