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A baptistry is a designated space within a church where a baptismal font is located, and where the sacrament of Christian baptism by aspersion takes place.

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Is there a maker of fiberglass baptistry fonts in the US?

There are several companies that make fiberglass baptistry in the US. One of these companies is Superior Fiberglass, Inc.


Renaissance metalworker who disigned the doors for the baptistry?

The Renaissance metalworker who designed the doors for the Baptistry was Lorenzo Ghiberti. He was also a well-known architect and forged the doors from bronze.


My church is remodeling its sanctuary, we've heard that a fiberglass Baptistry may be less expensive, where can we find these?

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Renaissance metalworker who desighned the doors for the baptistry?

Lorenzo Ghiberti's


What type of churches use baptistry?

Many different denominations use baptism and thus the "baptistry". Most common is the "Baptist" denomination, however, you will find that most protestant denominations baptise.


How is baptistry associated with the Catholic church?

Baptistry is a Christian form of architecture. Houses are very wide, rooms have a very high ceiling, it is centered around the baptismal font and and the font was often fed by a spring.


When did Ghiberti work on baptistry doors?

Lorenzo Ghiberti worked on the baptistry doors of the Florence Cathedral, also known as the Gates of Paradise, between 1425 and 1452. These doors are considered a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture.


What is the place called in church where the baptizing takes place?

The baptismal font or the baptistry, depending on the denomination.


Where is sacrifice of Isacc by ghiberti?

The Sacrifice of Isaac by Ghiberti is located on the doors of the Florence Cathedral baptistry


Why did ghiberti win the competition for the baptistry doors?

I'd sure like to know, I like Brunellleschis better!


Who won the competition for the bronze baptistry doors in Florence?

Lorenzo Ghiberti won the competition for the bronze baptistry doors in Florence in 1401, beating out other notable artists such as Filippo Brunelleschi. Ghiberti's doors, known as the "Gates of Paradise," are considered one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art.


What is the baptistry used for?

to baptise people in the baptist church. Baptist churches only baptise adults because they believe that