chancel

Example Sentences

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Before he could say another word, men from each corner of the chancel hooted and howled.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2023

The coffins have been left undisturbed, though builders have installed a glass panel in the chancel floor above them for visitors to catch a glimpse.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2017

Two of the three faces in the church’s chancel windows portraying St. Paul, St. John and Christ knocking at the door were cracked and had to be sent to England.

From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2017

At Jamestown I learned that the communion table stood in the chancel, and it was therefore the holiest spot in the church, and only the most important people in the community were buried beneath it.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2015

After a moment, he dared himself to go and stand on the uneven tiles just inside the chancel.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill