Religious Art

noun Agnus Dei

• The choir sang the Agnus Dei during the church service.
• We heard the Agnus Dei sung beautifully by the choir.
• Did you catch that Agnus Dei performance at church?
• The Agnus Dei is like a soothing balm for the soul.

adjective relating to the Byzantine Empire, characterized by intricate and complex details or procedures

• The Byzantine Empire was known for its intricate art and architecture.
• I just learned about the Byzantine Empire in history class.
• That history lesson was so Byzantine, I couldn't follow it at all.
• Navigating the Byzantine politics of the office can be quite challenging.

noun a candelabrum used in Jewish worship, especially during Hanukkah, consisting of eight branches for candles and an additional branch for the shamash (servant) candle

• The menorah is a traditional Jewish candelabrum with nine branches.
• We lit the menorah during Hanukkah to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
• Let's gather around the menorah and sing some Hanukkah songs!
• The menorah symbolizes hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.

noun a platform or step on which an altar stands in a church

• The predella is a decorative panel located below the main painting in an altarpiece.
• I didn't realize the predella was actually a separate piece of art below the main painting.
• Check out the cool little scene on the predella underneath the big painting.
• The predella serves as a foundation for the main painting, much like a strong base supports a structure.