| Above each narthex is a gynaeceum, which was for the use of women only. |
| The new building consisted of a large central nave and two side aisles, separated by columns, apse, inner and outer narthex. |
| At the entrance end a narthex, or vestibule, extended the entire width of the nave and aisles. |
| I had the privilege to attend ablutions of the deity in His narthex by two Brahmans. |
| When the Mass was over Gnat was capering around the narthex, showing off her happy frilly purple coat. |
| This narthex was commonly fronted by a colonnade and, in many cases, opened onto a court surrounded by either colonnades or arcades. |
