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Nave - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
University Heights, 3107 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Nave: The central aisle; the part of a church located between the chief entrance and the chancel, and separated from the side aisles by piers or columns.

"Nave" comes from the Latin "navis" which means "ship" (an early symbol of the church).


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Chancel, nave, and side aisles

Crucifix, Mary and St. John prominently suspended in front of the chancel.

(North) side aisle, nave and chancel

Paneled, pointed (Gothic) roof

Nave and (south) side aisle

Stained glass windows with foliated, diamond-shaped panes.

Detail of previous photo

Station of the Cross painting: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus

Station of the Cross painting: Jesus is laid in his mother's arms

Nave, choir loft, and west window

West window

Detail of previous photo

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West window

Detail of previous photo

 

 


Special thanks to Rector Sarah Buxton-Smith and Parish Administrator Julie Spina for their assistance

Photos and their arrangement © 2003 Chuck LaChiusa
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