What is this church structure called?

[Maximilian75]

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What would you call the structure over the altar of this church?

• Baldachino
• Ciboria
• Canopy
• Other word (Please specify below)

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[AngelusDomini]

As in the structure above the altar? The first two options may be used I believe. There’s probably a subtle difference someone more knowledgeable than I would know.

 

[Maximilian75]

What would you call the structure over the altar of this church?

over and above are synonyms, as far as I know

 

[johnnykins]

Ciboria is plural…ciborium is singluar. As it is a canopy supported by 4 columns it is a type of baldacchino/canopy known as a ciborium.

So,…any of ciborium, baldacchino or canopy is correct, but ciborium is the most specific.

 

[Maximilian75]

I will edit as such. Thank you!

 

[Maximilian75]

I actually can’t, but thanks for correcting me on it!