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Concha

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Gr. κόγχη, a shell), the plain round or polygonal semi-dome that covers the apsis (q.v.) of a church. (See CHURCH EDIFICES).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Concha'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/concha.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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