1214 This sacrament is called Baptism , after the central rite by which it is carried out: to baptize (Greek baptizein ) means to "plunge" or "immerse"; the "plunge" into the water symbolizes the ...

This world would not take it for granted that the form of immersion was involved in the meaning of baptism or that the act of Christian confession and faith was essential in the baptismal subject.

The word "baptism" comes from the Greek baptizein, "to immerse," echoing the act of John the Baptist immersing Jesus in the Jordan. Water thus plays a central role in the celebration of this rite.

Despite the challenges of finding water in the area, a group of evangelists and community members were determined to have a water baptism immersion ceremony. Angi Magoulis, a missionary and the ...

In the southeastern area of the city of Rome, archaeologists excavating inside the Triton Baths, built in the 2nd century A.D ...

The celebration of baptism is a way of showing that this ... In the Baptist Church only believers are baptised by full immersion. This will usually take place as part of an evening service when ...