A rite of passage through the survival or success of a crisis or ordeal.

(Christianity) The gift of the Holy Spirit. / (Christianity) Tribulation endured as spiritual discipline. / (Christianity) Martyrdom by immolation.

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.

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

plural of baptismal font

plural of baptismal name

(Christianity) Christian martyrdom

plural of baptism of blood