narthex

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Instead, on Sundays, he worshipped in the narthex at the back of Camden First United Methodist Church, separated from the rest of the congregation, with his family at his side in folding chairs.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

When the narthex was expanded last year to accommodate a new elevator, the church commissioned an artist to replicate the original light fixtures.

From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2016

The Rev. John McDaniel will dedicate the narthex and welcome center.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2016

Their women, some dressed in full black chador, mouthed prayers from the shadows of the narthex.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2013

The general plan is square, but a fine narthex consisting of two spacious halls one above the other projects slightly beyond the actual church at the western end.

From Architecture by Bell, Nancy R E Meugens