coro y presbiterio

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chancel
[church] At farthest end of the nave, with raised floor (with altar)
The chancel is the part of a church containing the altar, where the clergy and the choir usually sit. the part of a church where the priests and the choir (=singers) sit (cancellus , from cancer ( CANCEL); because the chancel was enclosed with such a framework)
In churches with a historic floor plan, the chancel is the front part of the church from which the service is conducted, as distinct from the nave, where the congregation sits The chancel is usually an elevated platform, usually three steps up from the nave In churches with a lecture-hall floor plan, the term sanctuary is often used to mean both chancel and nave because the two are not architecturally distinct In the historic floor plan, the words chancel and sanctuary are often synonyms
From the Latin cancelli, meaning "a grating" or "lattice " Chancel is the name for the section of a church building between the nave and the sanctuary; usually the place the choir sits; sometimes also called the "choir" It is also usually a few steps higher than the nave
In classic church design, an area of pews, seats, stalls or prayer desks set apart from the nave, used by the ministers leading services and sometimes used by the choir
The east end of a church, which usually contains the main altar
means a lattice-screen In the Roman law courts the lawyers were cut off from the public by such a screen (Latin, cancellus ) Chancel of a church That part of a church which contains the altar, and the seats set apart for the choir It is generally raised a step or more above the floor of the nave
The part of a church that is east of the nave and includes choir and sanctuary
The front part of the sanctuary containing the lectern, pulpit, and communion table
the part of a church near the altar, where the priest usually sits during services
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
{i} area which surrounds the altar of a church
Choir and altar area of a church
That part of a church, reserved for the use of the clergy, where the altar, or communion table, is placed
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
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
The area of the church containing the Sanctuary and Presbytery (the location of the high alter) separated from the secular activities of the Nave by a chancel or rood screen A comparatively recent term arriving from the doctrine of transubstantiation in 1215 which meant the separation of the laity from the mystery of the Eucharist The upkeep and repair of the chancel was the responsibility of the Rector by law
The easternmost part of a church, in which the alter is housed
The part of the church containing the altar where the priest and choir sit
The part of the church separated from the nave by a screen