Bible Encyclopedias
Hagioscope
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
a word used by English ecclesiastical writers to describe openings made through different parts of the interior walls of the church, generally on either side of the chancel arch, so as to afford a view of the altar to those worshipping in the aisles.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hagioscope'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/h/hagioscope.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.