narthex

English - Turkish

Definition of narthex in English Turkish dictionary: narteks; dış dehliz; son cemaat yeri; narteks, dış dehliz, son cemaat yeri; Özellikle ilk dönem kilise mimarisinde binanın kapısı önündeki direkler altı, revak; Büyük kiliselerin binanın diğer kısımlarından yüksekçe olan uzun ve dar orta kısmının girişi; kiliselerde dış dehliz

English - English

Definition of narthex in English English dictionary: A western vestibule leading to the nave in some (especially Orthodox) Christian churches; A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis); Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; vestibule; An entrance space which serves as a waiting room or lobby It is the first space encountered after entering the facade, and it allows entrance to the nave; a vestibule leading to the nave of a church portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church; In Greek, the word literally means "a large fennel" (a tall herb) 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 usually enclosed (primarily to provide a buffer between the outside weather and the heating/cooling inside), and is the area where the procession gathers prior to the service; The historic term for what might otherwise be called the foyer or entry way of the church; The portico in front of ancient churches; sometimes, the atrium or outer court surrounded by ambulatories; used, generally, for any vestibule, lobby, or outer porch, leading to the nave of a church; A Narthex is the space between the main doors going outside and the inner doors of the Sanctuary At Knox, the Narthex is located between the south doors of the Sanctuary and the outside door to 6th Avenue People helping out during the service for Communion or for ushering and collection usually meet in this area before the service for last minute setting up, and at various points during the service; The antechamber to the nave where those not permitted to take part in the service may stand In Ukrainian churches, it is usually located on the west end and is called a prytvor or babynets; Enclosed passage between the main entrance and nave of a church; or porch The westernmost part of the church building, where certain ceremonies (e g , the catechumenate, the first part of the wedding service) are celebrated; Enclosed passageway between the entrance and nave of a church; portico at the west end of an early Christian basilica or church; The hallway or lobby between the door of the church and the sanctuary; Vestibule of a church, extending along the whole of the facade; See Giant fennel, under Fennel; In traditional architecture, a vestibule or room between the main door to the outside and the main door to the nave; Long, narrow 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. In Byzantine churches the space is divided into two parts: An exonarthex forms the outer entrance to the building and bounds the esonarthex, which opens onto the nave; The entryway leading from the outside of the church building into the worship area In the narthex at Timothy, you will find our guest book, pictures of Timothy's pastors, a food pantry donation basket, sign-up sheets, and some bulletin boards with information about congregational events; the area immediately inside the main entrance of the church; a vestibule leading to the nave of a church; At the entrance of early churches, a room was separated from the nave with a low wall This was the room used by cathecumens, penitents and others who were not allowed to take part in the celebration of Mass They could be interior or exterior Few of these survive, but an interior narthex can be seen at Sant'Agnese fuori le mura With the full development of the Gothic style, the narthex disappeared and was replaced by a porch The word is often used, about the interior vestibule or exterior porch - this is strictly speaking incorrect but very common (and I tend to use it in this way); {i} foyer of a church; corridor leading to a church sanctuary (Architecture); the rectangular vestibule at the main (usually western) entrance to a church; an enclosed space at the entry end of the nave of a church; the entry porch or vestibule of All Saints' Chapel: "The ushers will line up in the Narthex "; This area is just outside of the sanctuary and just inside the main doors (also known as the Friendship Room) Nave - This is the part of the sanctuary where the congregation sits; an enclosed space at the entry end of the nave of a church; The room under the bell tower containing the main entrance; The porch or vestibule of a church; part of the church opposite the apse, originally used to house the faithful who had not been christened; The vestibule area of the church, leading to the church proper or the nave In the early Church this area was as signed for penitents and those who were not yet baptized (catechumens); The entrance hall, called by some denominations the vestibule