hypothetical baptisms

A form of hypothetical baptism — The conditional administration of the rite of baptism to an individual whose prior baptismal status or the validity of a claimed prior baptism cannot be established with sufficient certainty.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of hypothetical baptism
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