Chancel
noun
The part of a church near the altar, reserved usually for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen.
The vicar prepared to give his sermon from the chancel of the church.
Often appears as...
- chancel arch
- chancel screen
noun
In a theatre, a similar area to the 'chancel' in a church but used for performances.
The chancel of the theatre was set for the final act of the play.
Often appears as...
- chancel stage
- chancel setting
noun
The part of a church near the altar, reserved usually for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen.
The vicar prepared to give his sermon from the chancel of the church.
Often appears as...
- chancel arch
- chancel screen
noun
In a theatre, a similar area to the 'chancel' in a church but used for performances.
The chancel of the theatre was set for the final act of the play.
Often appears as...
- chancel stage
- chancel setting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Church Architecture
The chancel is distinct in design and function than other parts of a church, denoting reverence for the altar area.
During the tour, our guide pointed out the ornate chancel, separate from the rest of the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Clergy Area
Chancel typically indicates a space not freely accessible to the general congregation, meant for specific religious officials.
Only the priest and assistants entered the chancel during the Mass.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Divider
Chancel can be recognized by barriers like a screen or railings, separating it visually from the nave.
The beautifully carved chancel screen was added in the 16th century.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Architecture
The chancel is distinct in design and function than other parts of a church, denoting reverence for the altar area.
During the tour, our guide pointed out the ornate chancel, separate from the rest of the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Clergy Area
Chancel typically indicates a space not freely accessible to the general congregation, meant for specific religious officials.
Only the priest and assistants entered the chancel during the Mass.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Divider
Chancel can be recognized by barriers like a screen or railings, separating it visually from the nave.
The beautifully carved chancel screen was added in the 16th century.
Pro Tip 1/3Church Architecture
The chancel is distinct in design and function than other parts of a church, denoting reverence for the altar area.
During the tour, our guide pointed out the ornate chancel, separate from the rest of the church.
Pro Tip 2/3Clergy Area
Chancel typically indicates a space not freely accessible to the general congregation, meant for specific religious officials.
Only the priest and assistants entered the chancel during the Mass.
Pro Tip 3/3Spatial Divider
Chancel can be recognized by barriers like a screen or railings, separating it visually from the nave.
The beautifully carved chancel screen was added in the 16th century.
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