Byzantine icon glossary
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Church FathersThe most respected ancient Christian writers, considered guardians of the Christian tradition. | |
Conch | |
Cross-in-squareThe most widely spread Byzantine church plan. Cross-inscribed, with nine bays, with the centre bay a large, domed square. | |
CupolaA high vault. | |