The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has baptised Emily Swiatek, 19, by total immersion in a specially erected inflatable pool, with heated water, outside the church of St Michael-le-Belfrey, close to York Minster. Baptism by total immersion has always been regarded as valid by the Church of England but has been rare because of the practical difficulties. It is a much more common custom in Africa, where the archbishop was born.
The service symbolises death by drowning as the adults go under the water and are united with Jesus Christ in his death and are again united with Jesus in his resurrection as they emerge. More than 300 people watched Emily being baptised fully clothed.
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has baptised Emily Swiatek, 19, by total immersion in a specially erected inflatable pool, with heated water, outside the church of St Michael-le-Belfrey, close to York Minster. Baptism by total immersion has always been regarded as valid by the Church of England but has been rare because of the practical difficulties. It is a much more common custom in Africa, where the archbishop was born. 
The service symbolises death by drowning as the adults go under the water and are united with Jesus Christ in his death and are again united with Jesus in his resurrection as they emerge. More than 300 people watched Emily being baptised fully clothed.
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