adjective
- of or relating to a hagioscope; designed to allow a view of the altar from a side aisle or transept in a church
Usage: architectural; chiefly historical
Examples
- The hagioscopic opening in the church wall permitted worshippers in the side chapel to observe the main altar.
- Medieval architects incorporated hagioscopic features to ensure all congregants could witness the elevation of the host.
- The hagioscopic window was a practical solution to accommodate overflow crowds in the nave.