Where is the crypt in a church?
Where is the crypt in a church? Per Merriam-Webster, a crypt is, “a chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground, a vault under a main floor of a church, or a chamber in a mausoleum.” Simply put, a crypt is a vault or small space used to house dead bodies, generally in the floor of a church or underground in some capacity.
Do Catholic churches have crypts?
Crypts have a long history dating back to the early centuries of Christianity. When visiting larger Catholic churches, particularly cathedrals or basilicas, there is often an area called a “crypt.” What is it? The word “crypt” can have two different meanings when used in connection to a church building.