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Chapel


A chapel is a building intended for public and private prayer. Unlike a church, a chapel is not designed for the performance of the Liturgy and therefore does not have an altar.

Source: "SP 31-103-99. Buildings, Structures, and Complexes of Orthodox Churches"

(adopted by the Decree of the State Construction Committee of Russia dated December 27, 1999 No. 92)

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