The other half of our site visit was a visit to Salisbury Cathedral where a new font had been installed for the cathedrals’ 750 year celebration in 2008. It was designed by William Pye and is a working font used for baptisms for children and adults who require full immersion. The font was concentrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury on 28 September 2008 and the oil marks are still present on it. The water is always moving symbolising life and when the water is completely still it provides amazing reflections of the vaulted ceiling above. The quotes on the side of the font read:
‘When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.’
‘And through the rivers they shall not overwhelm you.’
‘Do not fear for I have redeemed you’
‘I have called you by name you are mine.’
Reference:
Site Visit on 22nd September 2011
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