Table of Contents - Saint Andrew's
Narthex - St.
Andrew's Episcopal
Church
University Heights, 3107 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Narthex: Enclosed, sacred, single-story vestibule at the western end of the church.
Sometimes a covered porch to the main entrance, which was used only by women in the early churches.
An entry space, foyer, or anteroom of a church between the door and the nave. The term is from the Greek for a "small case." Historically, the narthex was an enclosed vestibule or porch of a basilica. Catechumens [Christian converts under instruction before baptism] and penitents stood in the narthex during the service. It also may serve as a place for the gathering and formation of processions and a place for people to wait before services begin.
- An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church (online September 2019)
Lattice windows on either side of doors leading to nave of church |
Detail from previous photo - lattice windows |
Quarry window with painted decorations and roundel |
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1892 baptismal font |
Detail from previous
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Gothic style chairs |