chapels

Vault
Interior view of Gothic Lady Chapel, looking up to the painted vault and stained glass windows, 13th century. Cathedral of St Julien, Le Mans, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

A small building or room set aside for Christian worship. It may be a freestanding structure or attached to a church or other institution. Large churches or cathedrals often have many chapels dedicated to different saints or donors. .

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Page Title
chapels
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 21, 2024