2017
TG2208 : St Peter Mancroft: font
taken 7 years ago, near to Norwich, Norfolk, England
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St Peter Mancroft: font
Baptismal fonts
The font in a Christian church is that place where new members are inducted in a ceremony known as a christening. Fonts are often symbolically placed at or near the entrance. Typically, the font is between 90 and 130 centimetres tall and sculpted in stone- although wood and metal are sometimes used. During the ceremony, a priest traces the sign of the cross on the new member’s forehead. If an infant, several adults will be asked to be godparents. They will then pledge at the font to guide the child on their Christian journey.