hagioscope (Meaning)

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hagioscope (n.)

An opening made in the interior walls of a cruciform church to afford a view of the altar to those in the transepts; -- called, in architecture, a squint.

Synonyms & Antonyms of hagioscope

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hagioscope Sentence Examples

  1. The hagioscope in the church wall allowed lepers and other outcasts to witness the sacrament from afar.
  2. The hagioscope provided a secluded viewing point for priests and monks during religious ceremonies.
  3. The large hagioscope in the medieval cathedral was known as a "squint" or "low side window."
  4. The hagioscope was often used as a place for the sick and elderly to observe the Mass.
  5. Some hagioscopes had a small door that allowed the priest to administer communion to those who were unable to attend the service.
  6. The hagioscope in the ancient monastery was cleverly concealed within the wall thickness.
  7. The hagioscope offered a glimpse of the altar for those who were physically separated from the congregation.
  8. The elaborate carvings and decorations on the hagioscope made it a work of art in its own right.
  9. The restoration of the hagioscope revealed centuries-old graffiti that shed light on the church's history.
  10. The discovery of a previously unknown hagioscope in the abandoned chapel created a buzz among historians and archaeologists.

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An opening made in the interior walls of a cruciform church to afford a view of the altar to those in the transepts; -- called, in architecture, a squint.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The hagioscope in the church wall allowed lepers and other outcasts to witness the sacrament from afar.

The hagioscope provided a secluded viewing point for priests and monks during religious ceremonies.

The large hagioscope in the medieval cathedral was known as a "squint" or "low side window."

The hagioscope was often used as a place for the sick and elderly to observe the Mass.