According to Wiki, they are not always eight-sided -- but most of them are
"The shape can vary. Many are eight-sided as a reminder of the new creation and as a connection to the practice of circumcision, which traditionally occurs on the eighth day. Some are three-sided as a reminder of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
8 is used in pre-Christian baptismal too. Some Celtic animism or a universal heathen welcoming symbol? note they are all stone , most 8 sides and all hold water. welcome substance too.
holy water vessels just in the entrance are occasionally 8 sided. of note here is they are not really part of the church.
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According to Wiki, they are not always eight-sided -- but most of them are
"The shape can vary. Many are eight-sided as a reminder of the new creation and as a connection to the practice of circumcision, which traditionally occurs on the eighth day. Some are three-sided as a reminder of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baptismal_font
Here's a round one
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Here's a square one
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8 is used in pre-Christian baptismal too. Some Celtic animism or a universal heathen welcoming symbol? note they are all stone , most 8 sides and all hold water. welcome substance too.
holy water vessels just in the entrance are occasionally 8 sided. of note here is they are not really part of the church.
Into equipment.