Noun
In early times, a separate building, usually polygonal, used for baptismal services. Small churches were often changed into baptisteries when larger churches were built near.
A part of a church containing a font and used for baptismal services.
Source: Webster's dictionary"The Casting Out of Eden of Adam and Eve," by Giusto De' Menabuoi, in the Baptistry of Padua, Italy Our immortal souls are joined to mortal bodies. Source: Internet
The first time I saw Donatello’s wooden statue of Saint Mary Magdalen, it was on a plinth in the Baptistry in Florence—memorably dark and fierce. Source: Internet
It may have been inspired by the former Romanesque baptistry of the former cathedral in Bunić Square. Source: Internet
The baptistry at the west end contains a carved stone font with a carved oak cover. Source: Internet
There is often a free-standing tower and baptistry. Source: Internet