Meaning Aedicule
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Aedicule


A small shrine intended to frame, shelter and honour a holy object, fulfilling a similar function to a tabernacle. They consist of two or four columns supporting a domed or flat roof, and are either o [..]
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Aedicule


Small structure intended to house a sacred image or statue. It may also be a niche set into the external wall of a building.
Source: yourwaytoflorence.com




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