Narthex

A narthex is like a special entrance room that you go through before you get to the main part of a church. It's like a transition zone between the outside and inside of the church. It's kind of like the waiting room at a doctor's office, where you wait for your turn to go into the main room to see the doctor. In the narthex of a church, you can often find things like holy water, candles, and other things that people might use during the church service. Some churches also have places for people to leave their coats and shoes in the narthex. It's a special place where you can get ready to worship and be part of the church community.