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What does exonarthex mean?

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  1. (architecture, Christianity) The space anterior to the narthex of a church, sometimes roofed-over as with a porch, but more often an enclosed courtyard; in antiquity, the courtyard where catechumens were permitted to be close to the Eucharist, but forbidden to see it celebrated.
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Testimonies dating back to the 16th century allow us to establish the exact date of the mosaics of the exonarthex.
The exonarthex has disappeared and the old principal entrance is walled up.
The surfaces of the exonarthex were decorated with scenes inspired by the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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