Cenaculum

/kɛˈnækjələm/ noun

Definition

A dining room or chamber; also historically, the room where the Last Supper was held in Jerusalem.

Etymology

From Latin 'cenaculum' meaning 'dining room,' derived from 'cenare' meaning 'to dine.' In Christian tradition, it specifically refers to the Upper Room.

Kelly Says

The cenaculum is one of Christianity's most sacred spaces—this Jerusalem room supposedly hosted both the Last Supper and the first gathering of Jesus's followers after resurrection!

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