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.

Floor Mosaics From the Territory of Roman Province Moesia

“…This shepherd is a prefiguration of the shepherd-king David -personification of a ruler and priest in the sense of a people's shepherd according to the will of God [10]. [3]. The baptistry in Caričin Grad was built along the southern wall of the episcopal basilica but was not organically connected to it (fig.…”

“…In the centre was a cruciform piscine. The floors were covered with mosaics from glass paste [3]. In the northern and southern conches were geometrical ornaments and in the eastern and western conches, were plant and zoomorphic presentations -an octopus, a deer, a rabbit, a foal, a ram and a butterfly.…”