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A niche is a recess in a wall which often contains a statue. A church could certainly have a niche that holds a crucifix. A niche need not be in a church.

An apse is a large recess at one end of a church. If often contains an altar or statuary and is its walls are covered by paintings or carvings or other artwork. A large crucifix is a possible central figure for an apse. An apse is a term for a part of a church but it need not hold a crucifix.

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