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narthex

[nahr-theks] / ˈnɑr θɛks /


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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

About 60 floor tiles emblazoned with swastika-style crosses are interspersed with the red tiles in the church’s narthex, or entrance.

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

Sir Pierre walked quietly and unobtrusively down the side aisle and out into the narthex.

From The Eyes Have It by Randall Garrett




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