The narthex is an architectural element typical of early Christian and Byzantine basilicas and churches consisting of the entrance or vestibule, located at the west end of the nave, opposite the church's main altar. [1]

Narthex, long, narrow, enclosed porch, usually colonnaded or arcaded, crossing the entire width of a church at its entrance. The narthex is usually separated from the nave by columns or a pierced wall, and in Byzantine churches the space is …

2020年5月13日 · The term narthex, Greek for “scourge,” refers to a porch or gathering space outside the main worship space (or nave). Early Christians used this term to refer to the outer portico where penitents (those who had committed serious sins) and catechumens (converts preparing for baptism) gathered for worship.

2018年5月14日 · narthex (när´thĕks), entrance feature peculiar to early Christian and Byzantine churches, although also found in some Romanesque churches, especially in France and Italy.

The Narthex, an architectural feature of Orthodox churches, serves as a transitional space between the outside world and the sacred interior of the church building. Often situated at the entrance of the church, the Narthex holds significant symbolic and practical importance within Orthodox Christian worship.

A narthex is an architectural feature commonly found in early Christian and Byzantine church design, serving as an entrance or lobby area that connects the exterior to the interior of the church. It is typically located at the western end of the building and acts as a transitional space for worshippers before entering the main body of the church.

2024年4月30日 · The nave is the central part of a church, primarily the area where the congregation sits or stands, often extending from the main entrance to the altar. Whereas the narthex serves as the vestibule or entrance hall of the church, typically located at the western end just before the nave.

In early Christian architecture a portion of the church at the west end, separated from the nave by a low wall or screen and reserved for the catechumens, energumens, and penitents who were not admitted amongst the congregation. The narthex was of two kinds, exterior and interior: the ...

narthex närˈthĕks , entrance feature peculiar to early Christian and Byzantine churches, although also found in some Romanesque churches, especially in France and Italy. Usually extending across the entire west front of the building, it was a vestibule for the penitents and catechumens who were not admitted to the church proper.

2024年3月18日 · A narthex is an architectural element in Christian churches serving as an entrance or lobby, while a vestibule is a general term for a lobby or entrance hall in any building.