Babinets (, , , ) is a compartment in some Slavic churches, historically intended for women. The term derives from the Slavic word ''baba'', "woman".
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See also
*Eastern Orthodox church architecture
Eastern Orthodox church architecture constitutes a distinct, recognizable family of styles among church architectures. These styles share a cluster of fundamental similarities, having been influenced by the common legacy of Byzantine architecture ...
*Church porch
A church porch is a room-like structure at a church's main entrance. A porch protects from the weather to some extent. Some porches have an outer door, others a simple gate, and in some cases the outer opening is not closed in any way.
The porch ...
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Church architecture
Women's history