Quantcast
Channel: Wacky Owl - Strange and Weird Stuff »» Home
Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 7

Turning A Church In A Beautiful House

0
0

A church building, but it is usually called a church, is a building used for religious activities, particularly worship services. The term in its architectural sense is most often used by Christians to refer to their religious buildings; however it can be used by other religions. In traditional Christian architecture, the church is often arranged in the shape of a Christian cross.

When viewed from plan view the longest part of a cross is represented by the aisle and the junction of the cross is located at the altar area. Towers or domes are often added with the intention of directing the eye of the viewer towards the heavens and inspiring church visitors. Modern church buildings have many architectural styles and layouts; many buildings that were designed for other purposes have now been converted for church use; and, similarly, many original church buildings have been put to other uses.

The earliest identified Christian house church is the Dura-Europos church, founded between 233 and 256. During the 11th through 14th centuries, a wave of building of cathedrals and smaller parish churches occurred across Western Europe. In addition to being a place of worship, the cathedral or parish church was used by the community in other ways.

It could serve as a meeting place for guilds or a hall for banquets. Mystery plays were sometimes performed in cathedrals, and cathedrals might also be used for fairs. The church could be used as a place to thresh and store grain.


Viewing all articles
Browse latest Browse all 7

Latest Images

Trending Articles





Latest Images