Noun
bowl for baptismal water
Source: WordNetA baptismal font will be located either at the entrance or near the chancel area. Source: Internet
Before 1955, the option existed of blessing the baptismal font on the Vigil of Pentecost, and this was the only time the Paschal candle would be lit at services after Ascension. Source: Internet
In newer church sanctuaries, the baptismal font may be designed to expressly allow for baptism by immersion. Source: Internet
One such anecdote is given by William of Malmesbury (lived c. 1080– c. 1143), who reports that Æthelred had defecated in the baptismal font as a child, which led St. Dunstan to prophesy that the English monarchy would be overthrown during his reign. Source: Internet
The chancel of United Methodist churches usually features a lectern and baptismal font on one side of the altar table and a pulpit on the other side. Source: Internet
Gone were the 24 beautiful stained glass windows, the hand-carved baptismal font, and the pipe organ. Source: Internet