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Religious Importance of Antique Holy Water Fonts

Christianity has played a prominent role in shaping Western Civilization since the 4th Century. Nearly one-third of the world's population identifies with the Christian faith. More than one billion of these people belong to the Catholic Church making it the largest church in existence. Holy Water is used in many facets of Catholic worship. Holy Water vessels are placed near the entrance of the church so that Roman Catholics can bless themselves upon entering and leaving. Holy Water is also used in baptisms and other Catholic sacraments. Antique Holy Water fonts, like those in our Gallery, are personal items used in the home.

Materials and Styles of Antique Holy Water Vessels

Materials from which antique Holy Water fonts are crafted depend greatly on place and time of manufacture. Antique French Holy Water fonts are often carved from rich woods. Those from the mid-20th Century, however, might be chalkware or brass. Some antique Holy Water fonts bear the face of the Mother Mary. Other antique Holy Water vessels are adorned with statues of Christ or ornately embellished crucifixes.

Symbolism Associated with Antique Holy Water Fonts

Crosses or crucifixes are often found on antique Holy Water vessels. These are the symbols most closely associated with Jesus Christ, an homage to his death on the cross. The image of the Madonna represents Christ's mother, Mary, and the immaculate conception. Also frequently found on antique Holy Water fonts is the Madonna with roses which is said to illustrate both the beauty and mystery of Mary's role as the mother of Christ.

Antique Holy Water Fonts for Private Homes

Ancient Holy Water fonts were typically fountains placed outside Roman public buildings or in town centers. The faithful would visit the fountain seeking absolution. Portable fonts used for sacramental rites were built on a scale better suited for transport. Private fonts, such as the antique Holy Water vessels found in the EuroLux Antiques Gallery, are hung in homes to facilitate private worship and protect Holy Water from pollutants and impurities.

Find Antique Holy Water Fonts at EuroLux Antiques

Whether you are drawn to these items for their religious significance or you simply appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of these objects, one of our antique Holy Water fonts is certain to suit. French Gothic, Art Deco, vintage Rococo or 20th Century bakelite -- we have an antique Holy Water font to match your personal tastes and use.

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