plural of baptism of blood

(Christianity) The grace given to a believer who ardently desires baptism, but dies before being able to receive it.

plural of conditional baptism

Synonym of hypothetical baptism

(religion) Baptism administered to somebody who may or may not have been baptized before.

plural of baptismal font

plural of half-baptism

A short private baptism, formerly used where an infant was at risk of imminent death.

(religion, historical) The martyrdom of those who had not been baptized. They were considered to have been baptized in blood, and this was regarded as a full substitute for literal baptism.

plural of baptism by fire