Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Single Built Works (hierarchy name)
5. single built works (built environment)
6. [single built works by specific type]
7. [single built works by function]
8. ceremonial structures
9. religious structures
10. religious buildings
11. churches (buildings)
12. [church buildings by location or context]

Narrower term/s

• domus ecclesiae [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Private houses where members of a particular religious organization or group meet to pray. Types of house churches include "domus ecclesiae" of the early Christians, protestant worship places in China, and any other meeting places of modern sects or religious organizations whose ceremonies and activities take place in the houses of its members, rather than in a purpose-built church.