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What is a narthex?

What is a narthex? Here are some definitions.

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  1. (architecture) A western vestibule leading to the nave in some (especially Orthodox) Christian churches.
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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.
They were seated at the midpoint of the nave, with us facing them backward, that is, toward the narthex rather than the apse of the cathedral.
The new building consisted of a large central nave and two side aisles, separated by columns, apse, inner and outer narthex.
Above each narthex is a gynaeceum, which was for the use of women only.
At the entrance end a narthex, or vestibule, extended the entire width of the nave and aisles.

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