exonarthex

exonarthex
The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.

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  • exonarthex — |eksō+ noun Etymology: exo + narthex : the outer narthex of a church having two narthexes; sometimes : the whole atrium compare esonarthex * * * /ek soh nahr theks/, n. a covered walk, vestibule, or narthex situated before a narthex; an outer… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • exonarthex — /ek soh nahr theks/, n. a covered walk, vestibule, or narthex situated before a narthex; an outer narthex. [1840 50; EXO + NARTHEX] * * * …   Universalium

  • Exonarthex —    See Narthex …   Historical dictionary of Byzantium

  • exonarthex — exo·narthex …   English syllables

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