chancel English

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chancel Noun

— The chancel is the part of a church near the altar that is reserved for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen.

chancel

— noun area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

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chancel English » English

sanctuary

bema

sanctum

presbytery

altar screen

altar

temple

shrine

quire

choir

bethel

apsis