narthex

Example Sentences

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“This cross is going to sit right where you walk in, in the narthex of the church. It’s where I, as a 15-year-old, poured concrete,” he said.

From Washington Times

Damage can be seen on the bottom of a column of precious Aquitaine marble in the narthex.

From Seattle Times

“Rather than facing in to the sacred space of the narthex,” says Stein, in theatrically hushed tones, “they would turn to face outwards to the sacred space of all creation.”

From The Guardian

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

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

From Washington Post