chancel
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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
He said the candle-and-flower clad chancel and stained glass windows installed when his grandfather was a congregant were a touchstone for generations.
From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2018
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
Important people would likely be in the chancel, where, by Protestant tradition, the elite were laid to rest.
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
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