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What is it called that crosses the nave in a church?
This is called the 'transept' and its purpose is to provide separation between the Sanctuary and the Nave. Sometimes the transept will include an area for the choir (although a loft is more common) and/or statuary, or side altars.
What is the name for the aisle which crosses the nave?
The name for the aisle that crosses the nave is called the transept. It typically intersects the nave at a right angle, creating a cross-shaped floor plan in churches with a cruciform layout.
What is a church wing called?
If you mean the side arms of a church, it is called "the transept". Each of the two may contain a chapel.
Either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angles of the nave?
Sunday Express: transept
What are either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angels to the nave?
Transept The ground plan of many churches forms the shape of a cross. The two 'arms' of the cross are the transepts.
What are church sections called in a crossword puzzle?
The parts inside a church are: aisle, almonry, ambulatory, chancel, chapel, chantry chapel, Lady chapel, chapterhouse, choir, cloister, crossing, crypt, presbytery, sacristy, vestry, sanctuary, nave, slype, and transept. hope this helps !
What is the center of the church called?
If there is only one room, then it is just called "the chapel", if it is divided, the sanctuary is where the altar is, and the nave would be outside the sanctuary where there would be pews, etc. If there is an anteroom, it is called a narthex.
What is the central part of the church building?
The Nave is the middle part of the Church. This is where the congregation sits during the service, and is flanked by aisles on each side.
What shape is a church?
A typical church building is usually in the shape of a cross when viewed from above, with a long central nave and shorter arms forming the transept. This design is symbolic of the Christian faith and serves as a reminder of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
What is the central area for the congregation called?
Nave
What is the church central area for the congregation called?
Nave
What is a church roof called?
It isn't called anything. It is just called part of the nave.
