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Bye-Altar

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An altar that is subordinate to the central or high altar. The term is generally applied to altars that are situated in the bay or bays of the nave, transepts, etc.

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Obstat, Nihil. Lafort, Remy, Censor. Entry for 'Bye-Altar'. The Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/bye-altar.html. Robert Appleton Company. New York. 1914.
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