Early Christian baptistries in Northern Illyricum

Abstract

This paper discusses early Christian baptistries in the territory of northern Illyricum, which are dated to the period from the 4th to the beginning of the 7th century. The analysis of architectural shapes, positions and decorative elements makes it possible to define the basic types of baptistries, and their chronological attribution. The results of the analysis provides insight into the local specifics of the rite of baptism itself. Likewise, an attempt has been made to reconstruct the liturgical procedures that accompanied it.

Keywords

• Early Christian baptistries
• piscines
• northern Illyricum
• conversion
• 4th - to the beginning of the 7th century