Notre Dame de Rouen. The façade of the Gothic Church in France. Photographer: Hippo1947. Licence: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Thursday 19 August 2021

Why Are So Many Baptismal Fonts Of An Octagonal Shape ?



Octagonal Baptismal Font,
Holy Trinity Parish Church, Coventry, England.
Photo: 1 September 2012.
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Author: Andy Mabbett
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As Circumcision was performed on the “eighth day” after birth, the number eight became associated also with Baptism; and Baptismal Fonts have, from an early date, often been octagonal in shape.

“Octagonal” is from the Latin, meaning eight.

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