holy water font
Church entrance vessel
A holy water font is a basin or container holding holy water, typically placed near the entrance of a Catholic church for worshippers to dip their fingers and make the sign of the cross upon entering.
Fonts range from small wall-mounted vessels to large ornate stone basins.
Smaller versions may be kept in homes near doorways.
- baptismRitual water purification ceremony
- stoupSacred water receptacle
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- churchPlace of Christian worship
- sacredWorthy of reverence
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