Parecclesion

A parecclesion (Greek: παρεκκλήσιον, romanized: parekklesion, lit. 'side-church'[1]) is a type of side chapel found in Byzantine architecture.

The parecclesion of Chora Church, Istanbul

Examples of existing parecclesions:

The modern Greek word for "chapel" is parekklísi (παρεκκλήσι).

References
  1. Archaeology. Archaeological Institute of America. 1951. p. 183. Sometimes called the Parecclesion (Side-church), it is probable that this room...
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