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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.

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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?

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The nave is the known as the main body in church architecture. From the front door, the first area is a lobby. The larger area inside the church is the nave. The altar is at the front. The pianist or organist and choir may be at the front to the side or rear of the altar, or in the back in a balcony area.


What is a church section?

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What is the central part of the church building?

The Nave is the middle part of the Church. This is where the congregation sits during the service, and is flanked by aisles on each side.


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R. Gverdtsiteli has written: 'On the original form of the vaulted roofing of the nave and of the roof of Sioni Church at Bolnisi' -- subject(s): Bolnisis Sioni (Church), Vaults (Architecture)


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Nave is not an adjective. It is a noun for the middle part of a church.


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What is the name of the altar end of a church?

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What is the section of the Catholic Church where the pews are?

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