Batistério
Batistério is the Portuguese term for the baptistery, the space in a church or in a separate building where the Christian rite of baptism is performed. It typically houses a baptismal font and is distinguished by its liturgical role in initiating believers into the Christian community.
Etymology traces batistério to Latin baptisterium, from Greek baptistērion, meaning a place for washing or baptism.
Historically, many early Christian churches included a dedicated baptistery. In medieval Europe, such spaces were often
Architectural features commonly include a stone or marble font, frequently raised and sometimes covered by a
Notable examples include the Baptistery of St. John in Florence, famous for its octagonal plan and medieval
In contemporary usage, batistério can refer to historic baptisteries or to a baptismal font within the main