Israel says ancient baptismal font, stolen 20 years ago, retrieved in West Bank Authorities say rock-hewn Byzantine item from 5th century CE was pilfered from ruined church at Tel Tekoa in 2000, ...

An ancient 1,500-year-old baptismal font has been discovered during renovation work at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Bethlehem is Jesus’ birthplace, according to Christian tradition.

Archaeologists have discovered a baptismal font dating to the 6th or 7th century A.D., hidden inside another baptismal font in the Church of the Nativity.

An ancient baptismal font, stolen from a 15th century church at Rathmore, Co Meath has been returned to the site. The font was noticed missing by Office of Public Works staff last Friday. The ...

The 1500-year-old font was stolen by Arab dealers in 2000. In 2002, the local Palestinian Authority (PA) municipality placed it near the mayor’s house, allegedly pending the construction of a ...

An ancient text on a baptismal font discovered at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank. Anadolu Agency/Getty .

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of ...

For most Americans, Epiphany (Jan. 6) passes with little celebration.

An ancient baptismal font has been restored for those who prefer sprinkled or poured baptisms. Get unlimited digital access #ReadLocal. Try 1 month for $1. CLAIM OFFER. Business ...

Earlier this year, Palestinian officials reported that an ancient 1,500-year-old Byzantine baptismal font had been discovered during renovation work at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on ...

(Realsteel007, via Wikimedia Commons) PLOVDIV, BULGARIA—The Sofia Globe reports that a Christian baptismal font has been found at a basilica site in the ancient city of Philippopolis, which is ...

An ancient religious stone closely linked with Saint Patrick has been presented to Down Cathedral by the Army. The granite bullaun has a history dating back over 1,000 years to one of the patron ...