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This is the part of the church where the people sit. It is called the 'nave' as the roof looks a little like an upturned boat - the latin for 'boat' being 'navis' from where we get the word 'navigate' and 'navy'.
The NAVE is the main part of the interior of a church and people sit there. The roof looks like a boat turned upside down, and in latin boat is 'navis'!
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What is a church section?
A nave
Who occupies the nave in a church?
A church's nave is the longest aisle in the sanctuary, generally between the entrance doors and the altar. Most modern churches have their general seating in the nave. This means the the congregation occupies the nave.
What does nave mean as an adjective?
Nave is not an adjective. It is a noun for the middle part of a church.
What is a nave in church architecture?
In the architecture of a church, the nave is the central corridor to the altar. The longest nave in the USA can be found in New York City, at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.
What is the nave of a church?
it is the main body of the church leading to the alter
What is a church section beginning with a N?
nave
What is the name of the altar end of a church?
The nave
Is nave another term for butt crack?
No. A nave is the central area of a church, where the congregation sits.
What is the section of the Catholic Church where the pews are?
Most of the pews are in the nave in a Church.
What is the central area of the church?
The central area of a church is called a NAVE.
In basilica plan church architecture the church doorways were known as the portal. The portal led into the nave of the church. Which statement best describes the meaning of nave?
the central open space within the church
In basilica plan church architecture the church doorways were known as the portal. The portal led into the nave of the church. Which statement best describes the meaning of a nave?
the central open space within the church
