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

19 August, 2025

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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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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  1. AnonymousTuesday, 19 August, 2025

    Yet another informative Zephyrinus-fact, of which this peregrinating reader knew not. Thank you, Zephyrinus! -comment by Dante Peregrinus

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    1. ZephyrinusWednesday, 20 August, 2025

      Thank you, Dante P, for your welcome Comment.

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