Coenacle

/ˈsiːnəkəl/ noun

Definition

A dining room, especially the room where Jesus and his apostles shared their last meal together, or any intimate gathering place for discussion.

Etymology

From Latin 'coenaculum,' from 'coenare' (to dine). This word entered English through religious texts describing the Last Supper location.

Kelly Says

The most famous coenacle in history is the room on Mount Zion in Jerusalem where the Last Supper took place—a space that became a pilgrimage destination for over 2,000 years.

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