Usually this is performed by putting a small amount of water onto the head of the child at the baptismal font. Traditionally the font is placed beside the door of the church. This symbolises that ...

(ANSA) - ROME, JUN 25 - The early Renaissance baptismal font in Siena's Duomo cathedral is back to its original glory after a three-year restoration, art officials said Tuesday.

A medieval baptismal font has been found buried outside the main door of a church in Wiltshire. The 16th Century font was unearthed at St Andrew's Church, Chippenham, during construction work in ...