parts of the church Flashcards
1
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sanctuary
A
most holy place, built in an east west direction, in the eastern side of a church
2
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altar
A
the throne for the trinity, in the centre of the sanctuary
3
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tabernacle
A
where the eucharist is kept
4
Q
bethgazzas
A
on either side of the altar, for preparing the offerings
5
Q
bethsahade
A
shelters relics of martyrs, on the right side of the sanctuary
6
Q
bema
A
in the middle on the hykla or near the questroma, a table is in the center with a cross and candles, symbolises the earthly paradise
7
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questroma
A
where the choir is, separated from the hykla by railings, is one step higher
8
Q
hykla
A
where the congregation is, symbolises earth
9
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sacristy
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where the celebrant and deacons put on their holy vestments
