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Russia Glossary Architecture Cross-in-Square
Cross-in-Square
Dominant form of Orthodox church, based around a quadratic naos, which is divided into nine bays by four columns. The central bay is crowned by a dome, which rests on the columns. The four rectangular bays directly adjoining the central bay are called the arms of the cross.
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