usually in the eastern part of church that is reserved for the clergy and holds the choir and the Sanctuary
That part of the east end of a church where the altar is situated and which is normally reserved for the use of the clergy and choir
Section of church near altar reserved for clergy and choir.
the space around the altar of the church; It separates the altar from the space where the congregation gathers.
the eastern end of a church.
The east end of a church, which usually contains the main altar.
The part of the church containing the altar where the priest and choir sit
The Eastern part of a church (not all churches) which includes the Altar, the Choir, and the Sanctuary.
Part of the church near the altar; reserved for clergy, ministers and choir; usually enclosed.
In a church, the sanctuary at the altar (usually east) end, used by the clergy.
This is the raised platform area at the front of the sanctuary.
Choir area of church (East end!). Term used particularly often on church sites, originally meaning "screened off". Presbytery refers to the same area, and derives from monasteries when priests occupied that space.
the sanctuary area in a church, near the altar, used by the clergy and choir
that part of the east end of a church in which the alter is placed, usually applied to the whole continuation of the nave east of the crossing.
the area reserved for the clergy, behind the high altar, in the extension of the nave. It was were the religious chants were sung and often also included the choir stalls.
Traditionally found in the church's east end, an area reserved for the clergy and housing the altar.
The area in a church containing the altar and seats for the clergy.
The section of the church where the choir sits. It is often separated from the nave, or main body of the church, by a screen and perhaps by one or two steps. The altar is usually at the eastern end of the chancel.
(CHAN sul) The space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir, often enclosed by a lattice or a railing. Illustration from Central Presbyterian
The space surrounding the altar of a church.
The elevated area at the front of the sanctuary where the Communion Table, lectern and pulpit are located.
Part of the church for the clergy and choir, near the altar, and usually enclosed.
The east end of the church, raised above the floor of the nave, containing the choir (usually) and the sanctuary.
Space around the altar of a church that is usually intended for the clergy (fig.1). From the Latin cancellus for "railing."
Area around the altar, usually at the eastern end, and sometimes set off by a railing or screen and steps
The part of a church building that contains the choir and sanctuary. In most older churches, the chancel was separated from the nave by a screen of stone, metal,or wood (the "rood screen"), and the name "chancel" is derived from the Latin word for screen ("cancellus").
a part of a church, at its east end and near the altar, reserved for the clergy, choir, etc.
the continuation of the nave, east of the crossing, where the altar is placed. The chancel arch occurs where the chancel meets the crossing.
That area of the church or worship center, usually around the altar, assigned to the officiating clergy and choir. Also see Sanctuary. CHANNELING- form of meditative communication associated with the New Age movement. A form of communication with the spirits of the deceased.
the part of the church containing the altar and seats for the clergy and choir (Encyclopedia Britannica). In traditional Episcopal churches, the congregation enters a rectangular-shaped nave, and sits facing an altar with the chancel located behind the altar. ECA's church is unique in that our nave is shaped like a cross (or 4-way intersection) with the sanctuary in the center, the pews on three sides, and the chancel being on the fourth side. Because of this design, we do not have a traditional center aisle ( sorry brides!), instead we have a church that allows you to see your neighbors' faces.
part of the church (between the crossing and the apse) containing the high altar. Sometimes bordered by railings. Also (loosely) called 'choir'
that portion of the church building around the altar.
In gothic churches, the area between the nave and the sanctuary, where the choir normally sits, as well as the clergy for the first part of the service. Colonial churches have no chancel, though sometimes the sanctuary is (mistakenly) referred to with this term.
The portion of a church between the pews and the altar where the choir members sit.
the altar area of a church.
Altar space reserved for the clergy or choir, bordered by railings.
The area of the church surrounding the Altar, including the area where Clergy and Choir sit.
part of the altar for the clergy or choir, bordered by railings.
(i) eastern part of a church (often called the sanctuary); usually the area containing the choir and altar, from the Latin cancellus meaning lattice(ii) a screen, or lattice work, by which a chancel was separated from the nave, mainly in medieval times
The area at the front of the church that contains the altar. It is at the end of the nave. The chancel is often separated from the rest of the church by the Communion Rail. Denomination- A church or a group of Christians that are still part of the Christian Faith even though they are known by a different name e.g.Methodists, Anglicans.
the portion of a church between the front row of pews and the altar; usually the place the choir sits; sometimes also called the "choir".
The part of a church that is around the altar and between the altar and the nave.
Section of a church containing the altar.
This is the part of the church, in traditional churches, set aside for the clergy and the choir. Within the chancel is the sanctuary with the altar.
The east end of the church, sometimes divided into the sanctuary and presbytery. Anglo-Saxon and early Norman chancels were normally apsed and later chancels were square
the area around the altar in a church building from which the presiding minister leads the worship service. The chancel is also called the sanctuary or apse.
Eastern end of a church. It is the space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir.