catolicon katholikon
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| Definition / notes: | Biserica principală dintr-o mănăstire athonită. http://www.monument.md/glosar/c/ A Katholikon (Greek: Καθολικόν) is the major temple (church building) of a monastery, or diocese in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The name derives from the fact that it is (usually) the largest temple where all gather together to celebrate the major feast days of the liturgical year. At other times, the smaller temples or chapels would be used. In Russia, it is common for a katholikon to have a smaller church in the basement which can be more easily heated in the winter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katholikon |
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