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rood screen

/ˈruːd skriːn/

Übersetzung: Geschnitzte Holz- oder Steinwand, die in mittelalterlichen Kirchen den Laienraum (Schiff) vom Chor trennt und meist ein großes Kruzifix trägt.

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C1formalcommonart/ˈruːd skriːn/

A carved wooden or stone screen that separates the nave from the chancel in a medieval church, typically supporting a large crucifix (the rood).

  • 🇩🇪Geschnitzte Holz- oder Steinwand, die in mittelalterlichen Kirchen den Laienraum (Schiff) vom Chor trennt und meist ein großes Kruzifix trägt.
  1. Church architectural feature C2 formal british

    A carved screen, often made of wood or stone, that separates the chancel (the area around the altar) from the nave (the main body of the church) in medieval Christian churches. It typically supports a large crucifix (the rood).

    • The medieval church is famous for its beautifully carved rood screen.
    • The rood screen was painted with images of saints and apostles.
    • During the restoration, the original rood screen was carefully preserved.

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