chancel

• Substantif désignant l'espace autour de l'autel dans une église, généralement réservé au clergé et au chœur, souvent séparé de la nef par une grille ou une balustrade.

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.

1. Church sanctuary areaC1formal

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

   Chœur (partie de l'église)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschoirpresbyterysanctuary