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Chancel
Arch |
An arch which in many churches, marks the separation
of the chancel or sanctuary from the nave or body of the church.
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Chancel Furniture |
Those furnishings typically used in worship during
a church service which are placed in the chancel area typically
consisting of a presider's chair, guest chairs, altar, flower
stands and a pulpit and or lectern.
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Chancel Rail |
The railing or barrier in place of a chancel
screen by which the chancel is separated from the nave.
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Chancel Screen |
A screen dividing the chancel from the nave.
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Chapel |
1.) A small area within a larger church containing
an altar and intended primarily for private prayer. 2.) A room
or building designed for religious purposes within the complex
of a school, college or hospital or other institution. 3.) A small
secondary church in a parish.
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Chapel of Ease |
A church built within the bounds of a parish
for the attendance of those who cannot reach the parish church
conveniently.
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Chaptrel |
A small capital of a vaulting shaft.
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Chapter House |
A place for business meetings of a religious
or fraternal organization, occasionally also contains living quarters
for members of such a group.
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Chapel Royal |
The chapel of a royal castle or palace.
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Choir |
The part of a church between the sanctuary and
the nave reserved for singers and clergy.
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Choir Aisle |
An aisle parallel to and adjoining the choir.
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Choir Chair |
A chair designed for a member of the choir which
typically has a pocket, either of wood or fabric on the back designed
to hold sheet music or music books and which may be interlocking
one chair to the next via a connection on each side.
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Choir Loft |
A balcony area reserved for a choir typically
located in the rear of the nave.
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Choir Rail |
A rail separating the choir from the nave or
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Choir Riser |
A platform consisting of a series of wide steps which allow a
choir to sing upon them while still being seen by the audience.
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Choir Screen |
A screen wall, railing or partition of any type dividing the choir
from the nave, aisles and crossings.
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Choir Stall |
A seat with arms and a high back often covered with a canopy for
clergy and singers typically found in older Gothic or Colonial
churches.
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Choir Wall |
A wall between piers and under an arcade screening
the choir from the aisles.
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Choultry |
A rehearsal room in a church for a choir.
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Chrismatory |
A niche, or vessel which holds the consecrated
oil for baptist.
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