Word[s] of the Week
Nave
The main part of a church building; the place where the congregation sits. Probably derived from the Latin word navis, meaning "ship." In medieval England the derogatory term "knave" (commoner) developed from nave, because the nave is the area of the building where the "common" people sit.
Narthex
In church architecture, the narthex is an enclosed space at the entry end of the nave of a building; the area in the church building inside the doors and in front of the nave. The narthex is generally enclosed (usually for practical reasons involving heating and cooling systems] and is the area where the procession gathers prior to the service. Narthex derives from a Greek word meaning "a large fennel".
The main part of a church building; the place where the congregation sits. Probably derived from the Latin word navis, meaning "ship." In medieval England the derogatory term "knave" (commoner) developed from nave, because the nave is the area of the building where the "common" people sit.
Narthex
In church architecture, the narthex is an enclosed space at the entry end of the nave of a building; the area in the church building inside the doors and in front of the nave. The narthex is generally enclosed (usually for practical reasons involving heating and cooling systems] and is the area where the procession gathers prior to the service. Narthex derives from a Greek word meaning "a large fennel".
posted by Vicar at 5:10 AM
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