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Narthex
The narthex of a church is the entrance or lobby area.
In old cathedrals this area was usually separated from the nave of the church by a railing or screen. In modern churches the narthex often separates the worship area by a wall with doors opening into the nave. Today lobby is the clearer meaning.
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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