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	* Colonnade.		* Colonnade.
	* Hagia Sophia.		* Hagia Sophia.
		+	* Propylaea.
	* Roman Classical orders in architecture.		* Roman Classical orders in architecture.
	* St Peters Basilica.		* St Peters Basilica.

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	* Patronage churches (supported by a bishop or a wealthy family)		* Patronage churches (supported by a bishop or a wealthy family)
	* Pilgrimage churches (containing relics or other holy objects).		* Pilgrimage churches (containing relics or other holy objects).
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	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common template in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.		For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common template in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.

−	An important example of this configuration is Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Emperor Justinian I ~~built~~ the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire~~. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft)~~.	+	An important example of this configuration is Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Emperor Justinian I had the basilica built on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire.

−	The construction of Hagia Sophia began in approximately AD 532. Once completed, it served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople.	+	The construction of Hagia Sophia began in approximately AD 532. Once completed five years later, it served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople.
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		+	While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft). The nave is covered by a central dome, which at its highest is 55.6 m (182.5 ft) above floor level, making it one of the largest in the world. The dome rests on four pendentives - an innovative development for the time.

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	House churches were founded between AD 233 and 256. Dura-Europos church in Syria is one of the few surviving examples of a house church.		House churches were founded between AD 233 and 256. Dura-Europos church in Syria is one of the few surviving examples of a house church.

−	= Western ~~church~~ architectural influences =	+	= Western architectural influences =

	Worship in house churches continued until the early AD 300s, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.		Worship in house churches continued until the early AD 300s, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.

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	The building was believed to be similar in scale to Roman temples, but it had a sense of lightness and simplicity, partially due to its unadorned exterior.		The building was believed to be similar in scale to Roman temples, but it had a sense of lightness and simplicity, partially due to its unadorned exterior.

−	Variations on this rectangular basilica plan became the template for many churches, although ~~Other~~ shapes (such as circles, stars and octagons) were used as well. This plan gradually evolved into the shape of a Latin cross (or cruciform), with the long central rectangular aisle representing the vertical portion of the cross and the triangular transept representing the horizontal portion. In some instances, a vaulted space was added to direct the worshippers’ eyes upward, and a tower was placed over the crossing of the main body of the transept. These churches still displayed the core constituents of colonnades, nave and aisles found in their earlier counterparts.	+	Variations on this rectangular basilica plan became the template for many churches, although other shapes (such as circles, stars and octagons) were used as well. This plan gradually evolved into the shape of a Latin cross (or cruciform), with the long central rectangular aisle representing the vertical portion of the cross and the triangular transept representing the horizontal portion.
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		+	In some instances, a vaulted space was added to direct the worshippers’ eyes upward, and a tower was placed over the crossing of the main body of the transept. These churches still displayed the core constituents of colonnades, nave and aisles found in their earlier counterparts.

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	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common template in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.		For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common template in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.

−	~~Dating to AD 532,~~ Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ~~served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople~~. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).	+	An important example of this configuration is Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).
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		+	The construction of Hagia Sophia began in approximately AD 532. Once completed, it served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople.

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	= The place of the church in the community =		= The place of the church in the community =

−	As architecturally significant structures, churches often dominated the cities and towns in which they were constructed. The more modest ~~buildings~~ were sometimes built in a manner that would reflect local materials and cultural preferences.	+	As architecturally significant structures, churches often dominated the cities and towns in which they were constructed. The more modest structures were sometimes built in a manner that would reflect local materials and cultural preferences.

	The function of the church within the community has evolved over time, influenced by factors related to patronage, educational connections, the possession of relics and so on.		The function of the church within the community has evolved over time, influenced by factors related to patronage, educational connections, the possession of relics and so on.

−	~~Different~~ types of churches ~~include~~:	+	There are several different types of churches, including:

	* Abbey churches (part of a monastery or convent).		* Abbey churches (part of a monastery or convent).

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	= Western church architectural influences =		= Western church architectural influences =

−	Worship in house churches continued until early AD ~~300~~, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.	+	Worship in house churches continued until the early AD 300s, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.

	Gradually, churches incorporated some of the architectural components - such as arches and columns - that had been used in Roman architecture. The preferred format of these churches was that of a Roman public building known as a basilica. This was preferred to a temple, which was deemed undesirable due to its association with pagan worship. In contrast, the basilica was a familiar, neutral format for newly converted followers. It was a recognised configuration that would have previously been treated as a place of importance.		Gradually, churches incorporated some of the architectural components - such as arches and columns - that had been used in Roman architecture. The preferred format of these churches was that of a Roman public building known as a basilica. This was preferred to a temple, which was deemed undesirable due to its association with pagan worship. In contrast, the basilica was a familiar, neutral format for newly converted followers. It was a recognised configuration that would have previously been treated as a place of importance.
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	= Eastern architectural influences =		= Eastern architectural influences =

−	From around AD 330, when ~~the Roman Emperor~~ Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture continued some aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with added influences from the Near East.	+	From around AD 330, when Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture continued to incorporate some aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with added influences from the Near East.

−	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common ~~influence~~ in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.	+	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common template in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.

	Dating to AD 532, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).		Dating to AD 532, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).

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−	The Christian Dura-Europos house church - with chapel area on right - is part of an archaeological site ~~that was~~ discovered in the 1920s ~~and 1930s~~.	+	The Christian Dura-Europos house church - with chapel area on right - is part of an archaeological site discovered in the 1920s.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In architectural terms, a church is a building ~~that is~~ used for Christian worship services that are led by a priest or other ~~clergyman~~. A church can be referred to as a church building, house church or church house. (The general term church house should not be confused with Church House as a proper noun, which is the headquarters of the Church of England ~~and is~~ located in London next to Westminster Abbey.)	+	In architectural terms, a church is a building used for Christian worship services that are led by a priest or other member of the clergy. A church can be referred to as a church building, house church or church house. (The general term church house should not be confused with Church House as a proper noun, which is the headquarters of the Church of England located in London next to Westminster Abbey.)

−	The word church may not always be associated with a physical building. It can ~~instead~~ be ~~associated with the~~ gathering of people who are followers of ~~the~~ Christianity ~~and~~ other religions.	+	The word church may not always be associated with a physical building. It can be a gathering of people who are followers of Christianity or other religions.

	= Early church buildings =		= Early church buildings =
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	Worship in house churches continued until early AD 300, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.		Worship in house churches continued until early AD 300, when the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and permitted all faiths to practice openly. During the transition, very early simple churches used a two-room format where the first room (or nave) would be for the worshippers and the second room (or sanctuary) would be for the priest or other member of the clergy who ran the service.

−	Gradually, churches incorporated some of the architectural components - such as arches and columns - that had been used in Roman architecture. The preferred format of these churches was that of ~~the~~ Roman public building known as a basilica. This was preferred to a temple, which was deemed undesirable due to its association with pagan worship.	+	Gradually, churches incorporated some of the architectural components - such as arches and columns - that had been used in Roman architecture. The preferred format of these churches was that of a Roman public building known as a basilica. This was preferred to a temple, which was deemed undesirable due to its association with pagan worship. In contrast, the basilica was a familiar, neutral format for newly converted followers. It was a recognised configuration that would have previously been treated as a place of importance.

−	~~By contrast, the basilica was~~ a ~~familiar, neutral format for newly converted followers. It was~~ a ~~recognised configuration that~~ would have ~~previously~~ been ~~treated as~~ a ~~place~~ of ~~importance~~.	+	Early Christian basilicas used a rectangular plan divided by parallel colonnades to form one or two arcades and therefore aisles either on one or two sides and a nave. Worshippers would enter at the opposite end of the nave from the altar, which may have been located within a semi-circular apse. The aisle (nave) tended to be wider than the side aisle or aisles. Windows would be installed in the clerestory (the portion of wall located above the aisle) to allow natural daylighting. The structure would be covered by a timber roof.

−	Early Christian basilicas used a rectangular plan divided by parallel colonnades to form one or two arcades and therefore aisles either on one or two sides and a central nave. Worshippers would enter at the opposite end of the nave from the altar, which may be located within a semi-circular apse. The central aisle (nave) tended to be wider than the side aisle or aisles. Windows would be installed in the clerestory level (the portion of wall located above the aisle) to allow for natural light. The structure would be covered by a timber roof.	+	An important example of this was the Old St Peter’s in Rome. It is believed that construction of this vast building began in AD 333, and its dimensions were thought to be on a scale comparable to - or even larger than - some of the great Gothic cathedrals.
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−	An important example of this was the Old St Peter’s in Rome. It is believed that construction ~~for~~ this vast building began in AD 333, and its dimensions were thought to be on a scale comparable to - or even larger than - some of the great Gothic cathedrals.	+

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	= Eastern architectural influences =		= Eastern architectural influences =

−	Dating from around AD 330, when the Roman Emperor Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture ~~was a continuation of~~ aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with influences from the Near East.	+	Dating from around AD 330, when the Roman Emperor Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture continued some aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with added influences from the Near East.

	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common influence in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised style that eventually became dominant.		For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common influence in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised style that eventually became dominant.

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	[[File:OldStPetersBasilica.jpg\|link=File:OldStPetersBasilica.jpg]]		[[File:OldStPetersBasilica.jpg\|link=File:OldStPetersBasilica.jpg]]

−	This drawing from H W Brewer dates from 1891. It is a reconstruction of the Constantinian basilica over the grave of St Peter in Rome. ~~The figure~~ shows, according to the caption, the building in 1450. In the right background, however, the Sistine Chapel can be seen, whose construction started in 1475 and finished in 1483. Since the foundation stone was laid for the new St Peter's Cathedral in 1506, the drawing shows the state between 1483 and 1506.	+	This drawing from H W Brewer dates from 1891. It is a reconstruction of the Constantinian basilica over the grave of St Peter in Rome. It shows, according to the caption, the building in 1450. In the right background, however, the Sistine Chapel can be seen, whose construction started in 1475 and finished in 1483. Since the foundation stone was laid for the new St Peter's Cathedral in 1506, the drawing shows the state between 1483 and 1506.
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−	Some drawings and descriptions were recorded before the building was destroyed in the 1500s to make way for its replacement. These extrapolated plans depict a rectangular building where worshippers entered through the propylaea or gate that opened into a large, colonnaded atrium. Beyond the atrium was a narthex, which was connected to the entrance and led the congregation to the wide central nave, which was flanked on either side by two lower ~~side~~ aisles. Beyond the nave was the transept (which was parallel to the narthex), which contained the curved apse in the middle.	+	Some drawings and descriptions were recorded before the building was destroyed in the 1500s to make way for its replacement. These extrapolated plans depict a rectangular building where worshippers entered through the propylaea or gate that opened into a large, colonnaded atrium. Beyond the atrium was a narthex, which was connected to the entrance and led the congregation to the wide central nave, which was flanked on either side by two lower aisles. Beyond the nave was the transept (which was parallel to the narthex), which contained the curved apse in the middle.

−	The building was believed to be similar in scale to Roman temples ~~in terms of its size. However~~, it had a sense of lightness and simplicity, partially due to its unadorned exterior.	+	The building was believed to be similar in scale to Roman temples, but it had a sense of lightness and simplicity, partially due to its unadorned exterior.

−	Variations on this rectangular basilica plan became the template for many churches, although Other shapes (such as circles, stars and octagons) were used as well. This plan gradually evolved into the shape of a Latin cross (or cruciform), with the long ~~centre~~ rectangular aisle representing the vertical portion of the cross and the triangular transept representing the horizontal portion. In some instances, a vaulted space was added to direct the worshippers’ eyes upward, and a tower was placed over the crossing of the main body of the transept. These churches still displayed the core constituents of colonnades, nave and aisles found in their earlier counterparts.	+	Variations on this rectangular basilica plan became the template for many churches, although Other shapes (such as circles, stars and octagons) were used as well. This plan gradually evolved into the shape of a Latin cross (or cruciform), with the long central rectangular aisle representing the vertical portion of the cross and the triangular transept representing the horizontal portion. In some instances, a vaulted space was added to direct the worshippers’ eyes upward, and a tower was placed over the crossing of the main body of the transept. These churches still displayed the core constituents of colonnades, nave and aisles found in their earlier counterparts.

	= Eastern architectural influences =		= Eastern architectural influences =

−	~~Dating from~~ around AD 330, when the Roman Emperor Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture continued some aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with added influences from the Near East.	+	From around AD 330, when the Roman Emperor Constantine moved the Roman capital to Byzantium (later called Constantinople and now Istanbul), Byzantine (or Eastern) architecture continued some aspects of Roman architecture similar to those in the west, but with added influences from the Near East.

−	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common influence in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised ~~style that~~ eventually became dominant.	+	For instance, while the rectangular Roman basilica was the most common influence in Western Europe, the influences of the east sometimes resulted in a square, more compact, centralised form, and this eventually became dominant.

	Dating to AD 532, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).		Dating to AD 532, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul served as a Greek Orthodox Christian church and the seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople. Emperor Justinian I built the basilica on the site of two previous churches that roughly date from AD 346 but had been destroyed by fire. While it is rectangular in shape, it has a vast square nave measuring 31 m (102 ft).
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	= The place of the church in the community =		= The place of the church in the community =

−	As architecturally significant structures, churches often dominated the cities and towns ~~where~~ they were constructed. ~~Even the~~ more modest buildings were sometimes built in a manner that would reflect local materials and cultural preferences.	+	As architecturally significant structures, churches often dominated the cities and towns in which they were constructed. The more modest buildings were sometimes built in a manner that would reflect local materials and cultural preferences.

−	The function of the church within the community has evolved over time~~. This may be~~ influenced by factors related to patronage, educational connections, the possession of relics and so on.	+	The function of the church within the community has evolved over time, influenced by factors related to patronage, educational connections, the possession of relics and so on.

−	Different types of churches ~~can~~ include:	+	Different types of churches include:

	* Abbey churches (part of a monastery or convent).		* Abbey churches (part of a monastery or convent).