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*** and the adjective "alter" comes from Latin ''alter'' for "the other" (one) | *** and the adjective "alter" comes from Latin ''alter'' for "the other" (one) | ||
** the alter is in the "sanctuary" and is where the "word of God" is proclaimed | ** the alter is in the "sanctuary" and is where the "word of God" is proclaimed | ||
* '''apse''' | |||
** rounded area at the back of the sanctuary | |||
* '''catacomb''' | * '''catacomb''' | ||
** "Sepulchral vaults" = underground burial tombs | ** "Sepulchral vaults" = underground burial tombs | ||