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What are the design elements of a Coptic church?

Here are some in depth definition of some of the particular elements that are needed in a Coptic Orthodox Church. Thanks to St. Mina Coptic Church in Hamilton, Canada for providing some of these elements' definitions.

The Niche

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Niche Example

Observing the famous Isaak Fanous while painting the Montreal South shore church's niche

Beautifully designed and painted niche.

Iconostasis Example

From The Montreal South shore Church

Some pictures and beautiful patterns that has been used in the creation of this Iconostasis.

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What are the design elements of a Coptic church?

Please click on the element name to access its definition's page

Other Design Elements
&
Construction Terminologies

Niche Example

Observing the famous Isaak Fanous while painting the Montreal South shore church's niche

Iconostasis Example

From The Montreal South shore Church

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33

4

44

5

55

6

66

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What are the design elements of a Coptic church?

Please click on the element name to access its definition's page

Other Design Elements & Construction Terminologies

Niche Example

Observing the famous Isaak Fanous while painting the Montreal South shore church's niche

Iconostasis Example

From The Montreal South shore Church

3

33

4

44

5

55

6

66

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Other Design Elements
&
Construction Terminologies