Side altar

In today's world, Side altar plays a fundamental role in society, whether as a point of reference in history, as the protagonist of a topic of general interest or as a relevant character today. Its influence extends to multiple aspects of daily life and its relevance cannot be ignored. In this article, we will deeply explore the importance of Side altar and its impact in various fields, from culture to politics, technology and economics. Through a comprehensive analysis, we will seek to discover the reasons behind its notable influence and the place it occupies in modern society.

A bye-altar in the Kapucijnenkerk; Ostend, Belgium. Notice the high altar in the background.

A side-altar or bye-altar is an altar that is subordinate to the central or high altar in a church. The term is generally applied to altars that are situated in the bay or bays of the nave, transepts, etc. Side-altars may be recessed in a side-chapel, or against a main aisle wall.

References

  1. ^ "Bye-Altar". Catholic Encyclopedia.

See also

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainHerbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Altar Side". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.