Narthex
The western entrance opens toward the assembly. This arrangement is illustrative; parish buildings vary.
Tradition note
Coptic Orthodox diocesan teaching example; not the layout of all Oriental churches.
Key points
- RIT 102 associates the entrance with preparation for baptism and participation in the Liturgy of the Word.
- Western entrance before the main assembly
Scripture
- Acts 2:42 — Read the literary context. Later ecclesial reception is supplied by the named source, not established by the passage alone.