교회당의 제단 근처에 있는 공간으로, 성직자와 성가대석이 위치하며 보통 신도석과 구별되는 구역.
The part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir, and typically separated from the nave by steps or a screen.
예문:
"The choir gathered in the chancel to rehearse for the evening service."
"Intricate wood carvings decorated the screen that separated the chancel from the rest of the church."
"The priest stood within the chancel, facing the congregation during the prayer."