Area near the altar Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Area near the altar crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on December 22 2024 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Area near the altar has a total of 4 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | APSE | Area near the altar | Newsday |
Definition
| • | A projecting part of a building, esp. of a church, having in the plan a polygonal or semicircular termination, and, most often, projecting from the east end. In early churches the Eastern apse was occupied by seats for the bishop and clergy. |
| • | The bishop's seat or throne, in ancient churches. |
| • | A reliquary, or case in which the relics of saints were kept. |
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- Newsday: Dec 22, 2024
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