“Commonly, the apse of a church, cathedral or basilica is the semicircular or polygonal termination to the choir or sanctuary, or sometimes at the end of an aisle. In relation to church architecture it is generally the name given to where the altar is placed or where the clergy are seated.” Wikipedia
mddshubby2005 over 5 years ago
“And then the congregation would sit before the priest in the main part of the church, right?” “Oh, don’t be nave.”
PoodleGroomer over 5 years ago
Word Geek find of the day. Apse is a truly great and unnecessary word even spell check doesn’t know.
Display over 5 years ago
Or several rows of seating for Impirial Stormtroopers. Yes, we need pew, pew, pew.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
Does this have to do with Notre Dame rebuild?
dlkrueger33 over 5 years ago
Reminds me of one of my favorite books: “Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett.
P51Strega over 5 years ago
“Can we change the podium?”…“Sorry, no Altar-ations”
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
Dear Lord! I’m exASPerated already!
SunflowerGirl100 over 5 years ago
“Commonly, the apse of a church, cathedral or basilica is the semicircular or polygonal termination to the choir or sanctuary, or sometimes at the end of an aisle. In relation to church architecture it is generally the name given to where the altar is placed or where the clergy are seated.” Wikipedia
Al Nala over 5 years ago
VOY, eh?
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
Well don’t make an apse outta yourself.
buckman-j over 5 years ago
Great crossword puzzle word too.