chancel

• Sustantivo que designa el espacio alrededor del altar en una iglesia, generalmente reservado al clero y al coro, y a menudo separado por una reja o barandilla.

A noun referring to the area around the altar of a church, typically reserved for the clergy and choir, and often enclosed by a lattice or railing.

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   The part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir, often separated by a screen or railing.

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   • The choir processed into the chancel for the evening service.
   • The ancient church had a beautifully carved stone screen separating the chancel from the nave.
   • The priest stood in the chancel to deliver the sermon.

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