A building or part of a church used for baptism ceremonies, especially a large ornate structure separate from the main church.
From Late Latin 'baptistērium,' derived from Greek 'baptizein' (to dip or immerse); the '-ery' suffix indicates a place where an action occurs.
Famous baptisteries like the one in Florence are architectural masterpieces covered in marble and mosaics, designed to make baptism feel like entering a sacred space.
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