Parecclesion

The parecclesion of Chora Church in Istanbul

Parecclesion or parakklesion (Greek: παρεκκλήσιον 'chapel') is a type of side chapel found in Byzantine architecture.

Examples of existing parecclesions:

Chora Church
Pammakaristos Church

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