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This is the part of the church where the people sit. It is called the 'nave' as the roof looks a little like an upturned boat - the latin for 'boat' being 'navis' from where we get the word 'navigate' and 'navy'.
The NAVE is the main part of the interior of a church and people sit there. The roof looks like a boat turned upside down, and in latin boat is 'navis'!
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∙ 16y agoThis is usually the largest part of the cathedral where the congregation sits, so called from the Latin Navus meaning 'boat' because it looks like an upturned boat. The nave is behind the choir (where the choir sits) which is itself behind the Chancel (where the clergy sit and where the furniture like lectern is situated, which is in turn behind the sanctuary (the site of the communion table or 'altar').
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∙ 13y agoNave refers to the longest part of a sanctuary, generally between the entrance doors and the altar. Moany churches have their general seating in the nave. In churches shaped like a cross, the nave is the long, vertical stem.
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∙ 11y agoit is the main body of the church leading to the alter
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∙ 14y agoYes. A nave is the main approach to the main altar - the center of the Church, usually.
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∙ 16y agoThis is called the choir
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What part of a medieval cathedral points north to south?
The Nave
When was the Nave and buttresses added on to the Notre Dame Cathedral?
By all acounts these were present when the Cathedral was completed.
How tall is Metz Cathedral?
The Nave is the third highest in France at 41.41 metres
What is a triforium in a Cathedral?
A shallow gallery of arches within the thickness of an inner wall above the Nave
What does nave mean as an adjective?
Nave is not an adjective. It is a noun for the middle part of a church.
What is a nave in church architecture?
The short answer is a "transcept". how the hell am i ment to know go ask ur grandad
How do you use nave in a sentence?
For "nave", the sentence would be: "The procession, led by the Bishop, began a slow march up the aisle into the nave of the cathedral." or, if you meany "naive", it would be: "He was somewhat naive in expecting a handwritten note from his favorite actor would accompany the studio photograph he asked for".
What is the central part of the church building?
The Nave is the middle part of the Church. This is where the congregation sits during the service, and is flanked by aisles on each side.
What is a four letter word for church part?
Nave?
What does nave mean?
Nave is a term used to describe part of a church sanctuary. It refers to the longest aisle, generally between the entrance doors and the altar. Most modern churches have their general seating in the nave.
What part of speech is cathedral?
The word cathedral can be used as a noun = The cathedral is immense. or as an adjective: The new house has cathedral ceilings.
Where is El Cid buried?
El Cid, a medieval Spanish nobleman and military leader, is buried in the Cathedral of Burgos in Spain. His tomb is located in the center of the cathedral's nave.
