“THE FAITHS IN THE WORLD”. A dictionary of all religions and their religious sects. by The Rev. James Gardner. This engraving portrays a baptism ceremony as practiced by the Roman Catholic Church in the 18th century. Set within an ornate interior, the scene features elegantly dressed clergy and laypeople gathered around a baptismal font. A priest performs the sacrament while a woman, likely the mother or godmother, holds the infant. The intricate wrought-iron gate, religious imagery, and formal attire reflect the ceremonial grandeur and ritual precision characteristic of Catholic rites during this period.

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