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Christian rite of initiation into the Church
Baptism (from Koine Greek: βάπτισμα, romanized: váptisma, lit. 'immersion, dipping in water') is a Christian rite of initiation almost invariably with
Baptism
Christian baptism of infants or young children
Infant baptism, also known as christening or paedobaptism, is a Christian sacramental practice of baptizing infants and young children. Such practice
Infant_baptism
Event in the life of Jesus
The baptism of Jesus, the ritual purification of Jesus with water by John the Baptist, was a major event described in the three synoptic Gospels of the
Baptism_of_Jesus
Denomination of Protestant Christianity
of Christianity distinguished by baptizing only believers (believer's baptism) and doing so by total immersion. Modern Baptist churches generally subscribe
Baptists
Topics referred to by the same term
up baptism of fire in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Baptism of fire is a Christian theological concept. Baptism of Fire may also refer to: Baptism of
Baptism_of_Fire
Christian baptism of professing followers
Believer's baptism (also called credobaptism, from the Latin word credo meaning "I believe") is the practice of baptizing those who are able to make a
Believer's_baptism
Baptizing a person on behalf of one who is dead
Posthumous Baptism, Baptism for the dead, vicarious baptism or proxy baptism today commonly refers to the religious practice of baptizing a person on
Baptism_for_the_dead
Sacrament in some Christian denomination
conditional baptism is a baptism performed in such a way as to only be effective if the person is not already baptized. In a conditional baptism, the minister
Conditional_baptism
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up baptism, baptise, or baptize in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Baptism is a rite of admission into the Christian church. Baptism may also refer
Baptism_(disambiguation)
Christianity, used baptism as the central sacrament of his messianic movement. Christians consider Jesus to have instituted the sacrament of baptism. The earliest
History_of_baptism
Term found in the New Testament
In Christian theology, baptism with the Holy Spirit, also called baptism in the Holy Spirit or baptism in the Holy Ghost, has been interpreted by different
Baptism_with_the_Holy_Spirit
Method of baptism
Immersion baptism (also known as baptism by immersion or baptism by submersion) is a method of baptism that is distinguished from baptism by affusion
Immersion_baptism
Christian theological concept
The phrase baptism by fire, baptism of fire or baptism with fire is a Christian theological concept originating from the words of John the Baptist in
Baptism_by_fire
Christian religious practice
denominations that practice infant baptism, confirmation is seen as the sealing of the covenant created in baptism. Those being confirmed are known as
Confirmation
Denominational renewal movement of Protestant Christianity
Christianity that emphasizes direct personal experience of God through baptism with the Holy Spirit. The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, an
Pentecostalism
Christian denomination
by the person being completely immersed in water for a believer's baptism. Baptism is believed to be separate from salvation and is a public and symbolic
Southern_Baptist_Convention
Princess of Kiev, Orthodox saint (c. 890–925)
of Kievan Rus' for her son Sviatoslav from 945 until 957. Following her baptism, Olga took the name Elenа. She is known for her subjugation of the Drevlians
Olga_of_Kiev
Christian doctrine
In Christian theology, baptism of desire (Latin: baptismus flaminis, lit. 'baptism of the breath', as the Holy Spirit is called the breath (flamen) of
Baptism_of_desire
Christian movement
Neo-Latin anabaptista, from the Greek ἀναβαπτισμός: ἀνά 're-' and βαπτισμός 'baptism'; German: Täufer, earlier also Wiedertäufer) is a Christian movement which
Anabaptism
Christian doctrine of salvific martyrdom
In Christian theology, baptism of blood (Latin: baptismus sanguinis) or baptism by blood, also called martyred baptism, is a doctrine which holds that
Baptism_of_blood
Christian feast day
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, or Theophany, is the feast day commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. Originally
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Feast_of_the_Baptism_of_the_Lord
Baptism practiced in the Latter Day Saint movement
movement, baptism is recognized as the first of several ordinances (rituals) of the gospel. Much of the Latter Day Saint theology of baptism was established
Baptism_in_Mormonism
Baptism administered to a person in danger of death
An emergency baptism is a baptism administered to a person in immediate danger of death. This can be a person of any age, but is often used in reference
Emergency_baptism
Christian doctrine stating that baptism should be in Jesus' name only
The Jesus' name doctrine or the Oneness doctrine upholds that baptism is to be performed "in the name of Jesus Christ," rather than using the Trinitarian
Baptism_in_the_name_of_Jesus
Church furniture holding water for baptism
A baptismal font is an ecclesiastical architectural element, which serves as a receptacle for baptismal water used for baptism, as a part of Christian
Baptismal_font
Nontrinitarian religious movement
soteriology emphasizes repentance, full-submersion water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in
Oneness_Pentecostalism
Major branch of Protestantism
are generally recognized including baptism, confession, and the eucharist. The Lutheran churches teach baptismal regeneration, that humans "are cleansed
Lutheranism
2004 studio album by Lenny Kravitz
Baptism is the seventh studio album by American rock musician Lenny Kravitz, released on May 17, 2004, by Virgin Records. The album produced five singles
Baptism_(Lenny_Kravitz_album)
Person who sponsors a child's baptism
Christianity, a godparent or sponsor is someone who bears witness to a child's baptism (christening) and later is willing to help in their catechesis, as well
Godparent
Answers required of an adult candidate for baptism
Baptismal vows are the answers required of an adult candidate for baptism just before the sacrament is conferred. In the case of an infant baptism they
Baptismal_vows
Fresco by assistants of Raphael
The Baptism of Constantine is a painting by assistants of the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael. It was most likely painted by Gianfrancesco Penni, between
The_Baptism_of_Constantine
Type of Christian rite
Hussite Church and the Old Catholic Church recognize seven sacraments: Baptism, Penance (Reconciliation or Confession), Eucharist (or Holy Communion)
Sacrament
2015 film by David O. Russell
Joy. In February, another working title was revealed, which was Kay's Baptism. Elisabeth Röhm's casting as Peggy, sister of Joy Mangano, was revealed
Joy_(2015_film)
Group of autonomous national groupings of churches
faith and conduct. Baptism by immersion is practiced as an ordinance instituted by Christ for those who have been saved. Baptism is understood as an
Assemblies_of_God
10th episode of the 1st season of Big Love
"The Baptism" is the tenth episode of the American drama television series Big Love. The episode was written by Dustin Lance Black, and directed by Michael
The_Baptism
Doctrines held by major Christian denominations
Baptismal regeneration is the name given to doctrines which maintain that salvation is intimately linked to the act of baptism, without necessarily holding
Baptismal_regeneration
Christian clothing
Baptismal clothing is apparel worn by Christian proselytes (and in some cases, by clergy members also) during the ceremony of baptism. White clothes are
Baptismal_clothing
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Doing Baptism Baptist Style – Believer's Baptism Archived 7 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine) "After the proclamation of faith, the baptismal water
Christianity
Topics referred to by the same term
The Baptism of Christ is an event described in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Baptism of Christ may also refer to: Baptism of the Lord, a liturgical
Baptism of Christ (disambiguation)
Baptism_of_Christ_(disambiguation)
Epic-lyric poem by France Prešeren
The Baptism on the Savica (Slovene: Krst pri Savici) is a long two-part epic-lyric poem written by the Slovene Romantic poet France Prešeren. According
The_Baptism_on_the_Savica
Practice of baptism in Reformed theology
In Reformed theology, baptism is a sacrament signifying the baptized person's union with Christ, or becoming part of Christ and being treated as if they
Reformed_baptismal_theology
Statement of faith used for initiation by Seventh-day Adventists
Adventist baptismal vow is a list of 13 belief statements which a person joining the Seventh-day Adventist Church is given and accepts at believer's baptism. In
Adventist_Baptismal_Vow
Religious conversion of Vladimir the Great to Byzantine Christianity
it is known as the Baptism of Volodimer, and regarded as the highlight of the Christianization of Kievan Rus' (dubbed the Baptism of Rus'). What virtually
Conversion of Vladimir the Great
Conversion_of_Vladimir_the_Great
Initiation rite for first crossing of the equator
while participating in a line-crossing ceremony. Baptism on the line, also called equatorial baptism, is an alternative initiation ritual sometimes performed
Line-crossing_ceremony
Conversion of Slavic state to Christianity
and people in Kiev. The latter events are traditionally referred to as baptism of Rus' (Russian: Крещение Руси, romanized: Kreshcheniye Rusi; Ukrainian:
Christianization of Kievan Rus'
Christianization_of_Kievan_Rus'
Baptism has been part of Christianity from the start, as shown by the many mentions in the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline epistles, the gospel according
Baptism_in_early_Christianity
2010 single by Crystal Castles
Baptism (radio edit) – 3:38 Germany promo CD Baptism (radio edit) – 3:38 Baptism (No Age remix) – 4:16 Baptism (Rory Phillips remix) – 5:10 Baptism (Punks
Baptism (Crystal Castles song)
Baptism_(Crystal_Castles_song)
Autonomous set of Christian congregations
the world. Typically, their distinguishing beliefs are the necessity of baptism for salvation and the prohibition of musical instruments in worship. Many
Churches_of_Christ
Third novel in the Witcher Saga
Baptism of Fire (Polish: Chrzest ognia) is the third novel in the Witcher Saga written by Polish fantasy writer Andrzej Sapkowski, first published in
Baptism_of_Fire_(novel)
1940 film
Baptism of Fire (German: Feuertaufe) is a 1940 German documentary film. The film covers the German invasion of Poland, particularly the activities of
Baptism_of_Fire_(1940_film)
Catholic visible rites
(into the Catholic Church and the mystical body of Christ), consisting of baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist; the sacraments of healing, consisting
Sacraments of the Catholic Church
Sacraments_of_the_Catholic_Church
Painting by John Steuart Curry
Baptism in Kansas is an oil on canvas painting by the American painter John Steuart Curry, from 1928. It depicts a full-submersion baptism in a water tank
Baptism_in_Kansas
Religious personal name given on the occasion of a Christian baptism
Christian name, sometimes referred to as a baptismal name, is a personal name given on the occasion of a Christian baptism, though now most often given by parents
Christian_name
River in Minnesota, United States
The Baptism River is an 8.8-mile-long (14.2 km) river of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The river source is the confluence of the East Branch Baptism River
Baptism_River
2018 live video album by Babymetal
Legend S: Baptism XX is the seventh live video album by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal, released in Japan on August 1, 2018, through BMD Fox Records
Legend_S:_Baptism_XX
Christian Eucharistic sacrament
Communion after they receive baptism and confirmation). In churches that celebrate a rite of First Communion separate from baptism or confirmation, it typically
First_Communion
Archaeological site in Jordan
(Arabic: المغطس, romanized: al-Maghṭas, lit. 'the Baptism' or 'the Immersion'), officially known as Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan", is an archaeological
Al-Maghtas
Theological concept
Limbo of the Infants was the hope that just because a child died before baptism, it does not mean they deserve punishment (or are developed enough to be
Limbo
Method of baptism
Affusion is a method of baptism where water is poured on the head of the person being baptized. The word "affusion" comes from the Latin affusio, meaning
Affusion
Evangelical Christian term
Christian. This usage of the term is usually linked to baptism with water and the related doctrine of baptismal regeneration. Individuals who profess to be "born
Born_again
Painting by Jan Matejko
The Baptism of Lithuania is an oil on canvas painting by the Polish artist Jan Matejko,shows the conversion of Lithuania (then a Grand Duchy) to Christianity
The_Baptism_of_Lithuania
1987 soundtrack album by Laibach
Baptism (full title Krst pod Triglavom - Baptism Below Triglav) is soundtrack album by Laibach. It is the soundtrack to the Neue Slowenische Kunst production
Baptism_(Laibach_album)
Branch of Pentecostalism
grace), [2] entire sanctification (second work of grace), and [3] Spirit baptism evidenced by speaking in tongues (third work of grace). The word Holiness
Holiness_Pentecostalism
2006 film directed by Helvécio Ratton
Baptism of Blood (Portuguese: Batismo de Sangue) is a 2006 Brazilian film directed by Helvécio Ratton, based on Frei Betto's book of the same name. Starring
Baptism_of_Blood_(film)
In Christianity, phrase referring to the Trinity
formula is used in baptism as well as in numerous prayers, rites, liturgies, and sacraments. One of its most common uses apart from baptism is when Roman Catholics
Trinitarian_formula
Doctrine in Holiness Pentecostalism
Pentecostalism, that refers to baptism with the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues as evidence for the same. The baptism of the Holy Ghost is taught by
Third_work_of_grace
1990 American film
American Angels: Baptism of Blood is a 1990 American film from Beverly Sebastian and Ferd Sebastian about female wrestlers. The movie was made for direct-to-cable
American Angels: Baptism of Blood
American_Angels:_Baptism_of_Blood
Religious trend
beliefs and practices of Charismatic Christianity, with an emphasis on baptism with the Holy Spirit, and the use of spiritual gifts (charismata). It has
Charismatic_movement
A Museum of Jesus' Baptism is a proposed museum in Jordan that will be built in Al-Maghtas, the purported site of the baptism of Jesus. It will be situated
Museum_of_Jesus'_Baptism
Third person of the Trinity
Virgin Mary". The Holy Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove during his baptism, and in his Farewell Discourse after the Last Supper, Jesus promised to
Holy_Spirit_in_Christianity
Christian feast day
tradition, is a Christian feast day commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus, and the wedding at Cana. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates
Epiphany_(holiday)
1566 baptism of son of Mary, Queen of Scots
The baptism of James VI was celebrated at Stirling Castle in December 1566 with a masque, fireworks, and a staged assault on a mock fortress. The entertainment
Baptism_of_James_VI
Painting by Rembrandt
The Baptism of the Eunuch is a 1626 painting by the Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, owned by the Museum Catharijneconvent in Utrecht since 1976. It shows
The_Baptism_of_the_Eunuch
Christian church based in Rome
saved outside of the ordinary means known as baptism of desire, and by pre-baptismal martyrdom, known as baptism of blood, as well as when conditions of invincible
Catholic_Church
Historic Pentecostal revival meeting
local church, but found himself barred due to his controversial views on baptism with the Holy Ghost after his first Sunday. He continued his ministry in
Azusa_Street_Revival
Early statement of Christian belief
of the Trinity", and recognizing it as an integral part of the rite of baptism. The term Symbolum Apostolicum appears for the first time in a letter,
Apostles'_Creed
American thrash metal band
before the recording of Baptism Under Fire. Katilius is also the person wearing the World War II-era gas mask on the cover of Baptism Under Fire. Frontman
Juggernaut_(band)
Sacrament in the Catholic Church
sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church, the other two being Baptism and First Communion. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: It is
Confirmation in the Catholic Church
Confirmation_in_the_Catholic_Church
2012 novel by Max Kinnings
Baptism is a 2012 crime novel by British author Max Kinnings. A movie based on the book has also been commissioned. The novel is mostly set on London
Baptism_(novel)
Phenomenon in which people speak words apparently in languages unknown to them
credited as co-founders of the movement. Parham and Seymour taught that "baptism of the Holy Spirit was not the blessing of sanctification but rather a
Speaking_in_tongues
Painting by Andrea del Verrocchio and Leonardo da Vinci
The Baptism of Christ is an oil-on-panel painting finished around 1475 in the studio of the Italian Renaissance painter Andrea del Verrocchio and generally
The Baptism of Christ (Verrocchio and Leonardo)
The_Baptism_of_Christ_(Verrocchio_and_Leonardo)
Christian doctrine about human nature
concupiscence (or 'hurtful desire'), affirming that it persisted even after baptism and completely destroyed freedom to do good, proposing that original sin
Original_sin
Form of Christianity
is a second work of grace after conversion, which Pentecostals call the baptism in the Holy Spirit, that is evidenced by speaking in tongues. Speaking
Charismatic_Christianity
Christian religious education
must precede baptism, the person concerned should be prepared spiritually to receive the indwelling of the Holy Spirit through baptism. That person would
Catechesis
Finnish black metal band
Baptism is a black metal band from Finland. The band was formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Lord Sargofagian and drummer Demonium. The summer of that
Baptism_(band)
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. Christening may refer to: Baptism, a Christian sacrament of initiation Infant baptism, the baptism of infants or young children Christening
Christening
Conversion of country to Christianity
The impetus to the process was the Baptism of Poland (Polish: chrzest Polski [ˈxʂɛst ˈpɔl.ski]), the personal baptism of Mieszko I, the first ruler of the
Christianization_of_Poland
American Holiness Pentecostal preacher (1870–1922)
Parham's belief that speaking in tongues was the sign of receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. In 1906, Seymour moved to Los Angeles, California,
William_J._Seymour
Topics referred to by the same term
Botez is a Romanian surname. It means baptism. Notable people with the surname include: Demostene Botez (1893–1973), Romanian poet and writer Eugeniu
Botez
Restorationist Christian denomination
priests over earth. They believe that baptism as a Jehovah's Witness is vital for salvation, and do not recognize baptism from other denominations as valid
Jehovah's_Witnesses
Mandaean text
The Baptism of Hibil Ziwa or Diwan Maṣbuta ḏ-Hibil Ziwa (Classical Mandaic: ࡃࡉࡅࡀࡍ ࡌࡀࡑࡁࡅࡕࡀ ࡖࡄࡉࡁࡉࡋ ࡆࡉࡅࡀ, "Scroll of the Baptism of Hibil Ziwa") is a Mandaean
The_Baptism_of_Hibil_Ziwa
Non-religious ceremony at the occasion of the birth or naming of a child
equivalent concept is a civil baptism at the municipal town hall. In France, the civil baptism (or republican baptism) originated from the Law of 20
Civil_naming_ceremony
Book by Anton Szandor LaVey
includes the child baptism ritual LaVey used for his youngest daughter Zeena at the first publicly recorded Church of Satan baptism. Le Messe Noire The
The_Satanic_Rituals
Christian process of achieving spiritual perfection
sanctification, holiness, perfect love, the baptism with the Holy Spirit, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, baptism by fire, the second blessing, and the second
Christian_perfection
One of the four Sikh Sanskars
Kian Sakhian, after the first ten baptisms (Panj Piare and Panj Mukte), around 20,000 men were ready to accept the baptism whilst a few rejected it. The list
Amrit_Sanskar
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry (BEM), also known as the Lima Document, is a Christian ecumenical document adopted by members of the World Council of
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry
Baptism,_Eucharist_and_Ministry
Christian celebration during Lent
their mother church—the church in which they received the sacrament of baptism. Constance Adelaide Smith revived its modern observance beginning in 1913
Mothering_Sunday
Painting by Joachim Patinir
The Baptism of Christ is an oil on oak wood painting executed c. 1515 by the Flemish Renaissance painter Joachim Patinir, which is now in the collection
The Baptism of Christ (Patinir)
The_Baptism_of_Christ_(Patinir)
Hungarian Gyula and Prince of the Keszi Tribe
century. He visited Constantinople, where he was baptized in 952 with the baptismal name of Stephen. He descended from a family whose members held the hereditary
Gyula_II
Conversion of country to Christianity
are constructed from baptismal names are Old Church Slavonic in origin. In addition, the Lithuanian words for "church", "baptism", "Christmas" and "fast"
Christianization_of_Lithuania
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Surname or Lastname
English, French, German, Hungarian (Donát), Polish, and Czech (Donát)
English, French, German, Hungarian (Donát), Polish, and Czech (Donát) : from a medieval personal name (Latin Donatus, past participle of donare, frequentative of dare ‘to give’). The name was much favored by early Christians, either because the birth of a child was seen as a gift from God, or else because the child was in turn dedicated to God. The name was borne by various early saints, among them a 6th-century hermit of Sisteron and a 7th-century bishop of Besançon, all of whom contributed to the popularity of the baptismal name in the Middle Ages, which was not checked by the heresy of a 4th-century Carthaginian bishop who also bore it. Another bearer was a 4th-century gramMarian and commentator on Virgil, widely respected in the Middle Ages as a figure of great learning.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Baptism, or goodness, of the Lord.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the personal name Francis (Old French form Franceis, Latin Franciscus, Italian Francisco). This was originally an ethnic name meaning ‘Frank’ and hence ‘Frenchman’. The personal name owed much of its popularity during the Middle Ages to the fame of St. Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), whose baptismal name was actually Giovanni but who was nicknamed Francisco because his father was absent in France at the time of his birth. As an American family name this has absorbed cognates from several other European languages (for forms, see Hanks and Hodges 1988).Jewish (American) : an Americanization of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames, or an adoption of the non-Jewish surname.
Biblical
baptism, or goodness, of the Lord
Surname or Lastname
English, French, German, Polish, and Slovenian; Spanish and Hungarian (Jordán)
English, French, German, Polish, and Slovenian; Spanish and Hungarian (Jordán) : from the Christian baptismal name Jordan. This is taken from the name of the river Jordan (Hebrew Yarden, a derivative of yarad ‘to go down’, i.e. to the Dead Sea). At the time of the Crusades it was common practice for crusaders and pilgrims to bring back flasks of water from the river in which John the Baptist had baptized people, including Christ himself, and to use it in the christening of their own children. As a result Jordan became quite a common personal name.
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
Boy/Male
Arabic
Obedient; Submissive
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Goddess Earth; Wife of Sage Kashyap; Sweetest; Noisy; High Pitched; Swift Flowing; A Star
Boy/Male
Welsh Celtic
Incredibly strong.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian, Pakistani
Strong
Boy/Male
Indian, Kashmiri
Thought; Thinking
Boy/Male
Tamil
Belonging to the gods, Divine
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Ever New; Who Takes Pleasure in New Joys
Girl/Female
Buddhist, Hindu, Indian, Russian
Prosperity
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
God Ranganathar
Male
French
Variant spelling of French Filibert, PHILIBERT means "very bright."
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
BAPTISM
n.
The breathing upon a person in the sacrament of baptism to symbolize the inspiration of a new spiritual life.
a.
Pertaining to baptism; as, baptismal vows.
v. t.
Persons in the early church who had received baptism; in which ceremony a lighted taper was given them, as a symbol of the spiritual illumination they has received by that sacrament.
n.
The baptism of infants or of small children.
adv.
In a baptismal manner.
n.
A name or appellation which is added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, and becomes a family name.
n.
An examination of catechumens, in the last week of Lent, who were to receive baptism on Easter Day.
n.
A spiritual change, as during baptism.
n.
One who holds the doctrine that immersion is essential to Christian baptism.
v. t.
To deprive of sacramental character or efficacy; as, to unsacrament the rite of baptism.
n.
One who at the baptism of an infant professore the christian faith in its name, and guarantees its religious education; a godfather or godmother.
n.
A second baptism.
n.
A genus of very large marine bivalve shells found on the coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. One species (T. gigas) often weighs four or five hundred pounds, and is sometimes used for baptismal fonts. Called also paw shell, and fountain shell.
n.
Submersion in water for the purpose of Christian baptism, as, practiced by the Baptists.
n.
One who advocates or practices infant baptism.
n.
A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism.
n.
One who recognizes three sacraments, and no more; -- namely, baptism, the Lord's Supper, and penance. See Sacrament.
n.
A solemn promise made to God, or to some deity; an act by which one consecrates or devotes himself, absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a baptismal vow; a vow of poverty.
n.
A common baptismal name for a man. The name of one of the apostles,