Architecture & spaces
Paraclis (chapel / prayer service)
A small church or chapel (in a monastery, hospital or residence); also a service of supplication to a saint.
Cuvântul are două sensuri. Primul: o biserică mai mică, pentru slujbele de zi cu zi sau pentru iarnă, aflată lângă biserica mare a unei mănăstiri ori într-o instituție.
Al doilea: o slujbă scurtă de cerere (Paraclisul Maicii Domnului, de exemplu), care se citește mai ales în Postul Adormirii Maicii Domnului (1–14 august).
See also
In the same category
- ApseThe semicircular or polygonal end of the church, usually to the east, where the altar stands.
- Bell towerThe tower or structure in which the bells hang; it can be attached to the church or stand separately.
- CellThe room where a monk or nun lives; also a small hermitage.
- Choir stall (strana)The wooden stalls in the church; the cantors sing from the stalls in front of the iconostasis.
- Deacons' DoorsThe two side doors of the iconostasis, used by deacons and servers; archangels are usually painted on them.
- Guest house (arhondaric)The guest house of a monastery, where pilgrims and visitors are hosted.