(Above) The view when entering the Baptistry from the Narthex.
(Below) Close-up of the statue of the Blessed Mother and Christ Child.
(Above) Icon of the Baptism of Christ
(Below) Icon of the Nativity and the Holy Water container
(Above) The Aumbry for the Holy Oils
(Below) Close-up of the Icon of the Dormition of Our Lady
(Below) Crucifix from the Holy Land
(Above) Carved musical angels at the Baptistry altar
(Below) Close-up of the musical angels
(Below) A view of the stone font, with carved cherub faces
Almighty and immortal God, the aid of all who need, the helper of all who flee to thee for succor, the life of those who believe, and the resurrection of the dead; We call upon thee for this Child, that he coming to thy holy Baptism, may receive remission of sin, by spiritual regeneration. Receive him, O Lord, as thou hast promised by thy well-beloved Son, saying, Ask, and ye shall have; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. So give now unto us who ask; let us who seek, find; open the gate unto us who knock; that this Child may enjoy the everlasting benediction of thy heavenly washing, and may come to the eternal kingdom which thou hast promised by Christ our Lord. Amen.
5 comments:
Very beautiful, Father. A few questions:
Where is the baptistry in relation to the Church? An aerial sketch, perhaps.
Where did the font come from?
Who carved the angels above the altar?
Is it big enough for trine immersion as proscribed?
I don't think an adult can fit in it!
ejwilson, there are two large towers at the west entrance. The baptistry is in the base of the north tower, and the sacristy is in the base of the south tower, with spacious narthex between them.
The angels were carved by artisans in South America (I can't remember if it was in Peru or Bolivia).
Matthew, if I pushed hard enough, there are probably some adults I could get into it! :)
Alrighty then! It does look very 'ancient' in a good way. I like it.
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