| Above each narthex is a gynaeceum, which was for the use of women only. |
| Its plant is characterized by two naves and two apses preceded by a narthex with a tomb at arcosolio post at the beginning of the northern wall. |
| This narthex was commonly fronted by a colonnade and, in many cases, opened onto a court surrounded by either colonnades or arcades. |
| At the entrance end a narthex, or vestibule, extended the entire width of the nave and aisles. |
| When the Mass was over Gnat was capering around the narthex, showing off her happy frilly purple coat. |
| The outer narthex which runs along the full western facade forms the present facade. |
