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A usually semicircular or polygonal, often vaulted recess, especially the termination of the sanctuary end of a church.
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∙ 13y agoAn apse is the altar-end of a chapel or sanctuary. It is not the area that the altar is in, just that end of the church. The entire sanctuary faces the apse.
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∙ 13y agoAn apse is a wing or recess in a church building that sticks out from the main building. It always has a semicircular end, and is usually situated at the end of the church behind the altar.
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When was Apse - band - created?
Apse - band - was created in 1999.
What is another name for church alcoves?
Yes, a Apse.
What is the section of a roman basilica where the praetor's chair sat?
Apse
How can you use apse in a sentence?
AnswerThe semicircle shapes in the domes of the churches are known as apse
What is the area behind the altar called?
Tiaria said its called the pulpit
What are small rooms projecting from an apse are called?
The two small rooms that flank the apse are called pastophoria.
What is Nave's neighbor?
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What neighbors nave?
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What is the altar called?
Apse
What is a cathedral recess?
Apse
What is a nave neighbor?
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What is the antonym for apse?
An apse is the altar-end of a chapel or sanctuary. It's opposite is generally the entrance to the sanctuary. This is called the narthex.
