noun the area of a church near the altar, often enclosed by a screen or railing, where the clergy and choir sit
In music, the chancel is often where the choir performs during church services.
In architecture, a chancel is the space around the altar in a church, typically reserved for clergy and choir.
In religious studies, the chancel is considered a sacred space within a church where specific rituals and ceremonies take place.
In art history, depictions of chancels in paintings or drawings may convey religious symbolism or significance.
In a novel, the protagonist finds a hidden message in the chancel of the old church.
During therapy sessions, the psychologist noticed the client's body language change when discussing the chancel of their childhood church.
The architect designed a modern chancel for the renovated cathedral.
The historian studied the architecture of the chancel to learn more about the time period in which it was built.