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AMBULATORYA passageway around the apse of church.ANTEPODIUMA seat behind the choir reserved for the clergy.APSETerminal of the church , where “ sanctuary “ is located in the bishop took the central space. Apse orientation at the east , while the entrance , at the west.ATRIUMOpen rectangular forecour...

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AMBULATORY A passageway around the apse of church .

ANTEPODIUM A seat behind the choir reserved for the clergy .

APSE Terminal of the church , where “ sanctuary “ is located in the bishop took the central space . Apse orientation at the east , while the entrance , at the west .

ATRIUM Open rectangular forecourt , surrounded by arcades which formed as the approach to the church with a fountain at the center , containing water for ablution ( a form of cleansing ) .

BASILICAN CHURCH OF ST. PETER Dedicated to the martyrdom of St . Peter.

BEMA A stage reserved for the clergy .

CHEVET The apse , ambulatory and radiating terminal of a church .

CHOIR Placed in front and was enclosed by a low screen walls known as “ cancelli “ hence chancel and was provided with a pulpit or “ ambo “ on either side use for reading the epistle and gospel .

CHURCH OF NAVITY , BETHLEHEM Founded by Constantine , built over the traditional birth of Christ .

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SELPULCHRE , JERUSALEM Founded by Constantine , built over the reputed tomb of Christ .

CLERESTOREY An upper stage in the church with woods above the adjacent roof .

CLERGY Priest with the religious elders .

DAIS A raised platform reserved for the seating of speakers and dignitaries.

NARTHEX Covered area between the atrium and the church and which was assigned to the penitents .

NAVE The central aisle usually lighted by a clear storey of small windows , with an aisle on either side usually half the width of the nave .

ORATORY A small private chapel furnished with an altar and a crucifix.

REREDOS An ornamental screen or wall at the back of an altar .

SANCTUARY Preceded by the “ arch of triumph “ with a high altar in the center standing free under its baldachino upheld by marble columns .

SEPULCHER A tomb or a receptacles for relics especially in the Christian altar ....