Associations to the word «Exonarthex»
Wiktionary
EXONARTHEX, noun. (architecture) (Christianity) The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.
Wise words
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.