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Roman Catholic AnswerTechnically the Narthex is the west end of the interior of a church of the Byzantine Rite, parted from the nave by a wall or screen. It corresponds to the narthex of the early Christian basilicas for the catechumens, penitents, and energumens (a demoniac or one possessed). It cannot properly be given to any form of western porch or ante-chapel in later Churches in the west, although I have heard it used to refer to the "gathering room" or reception area of a Church before you enter the nave.
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What is a church passageway?
Aisle
What is the front lobby of a church called?
It is called the Narthex.
What is the vestibule at the west end of a basilica called?
Narthex
Space adjacent to the main entrance of a church?
Narthex
Parts of a building that begin with the letter N?
narthex
What is a byzantine portico?
A rather imposing entrance to a building.
What was the entrance porch of Old St Peter's in Rome called?
narthex
What was the focal points of the building in most central plan churches?
narthex...
What was the focal point of the building in most central plan of churches?
narthex...
Where would you find a nave apse atrium and narthex?
They are all found in Churches. Basilica
Why did Hagia Sophia need an inner and an outer narthex?
To be used by penitents not admitted to the body of the Chirch
Parts of a building that begin with letters n?
Narthex is an entrance area to a church. It begins with N.
