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Preferred term

Bemas  

Definition

  • The parts of Early Christian and modern Eastern Orthodox churches that contain the altar and synthronon and correspond to the sanctuary of western churches [Web III]; usually raised and enclosed by the chancel barrier or templon

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • HIERATEIONS, BEMAS
  • PLATFORMS, BEMAS
  • PRESBYTERIONS, BEMAS
  • SANCTUARIES, BEMAS

Notation

  • 117563

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-H8NTCNM8-R

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