In architecture, where would you find a chancel?

For those interested .. I was wondering if there was a connection between the words chancel & chancellor so I looked online at the etymology word definitions & found this. “chancellor: early 12c., from Old French chancelier (12c.), from Late Latin cancellarius "keeper of the barrier, secretary, usher of a law court," so called because he worked behind a lattice (Latin cancellus) at a basilica or law court chancel. Chancel: c. 1300, "enclosed space in a church around the altar," from Old French chancel, from Late Latin cancellus "lattice," from Latin cancelli (plural) "grating, bars"; extended in Late Latin from the lattice-work that separated the choir from the nave in a church to the space itself”. I love finding out more about words & history, that’s why this is my fav game :D

Very interesting, love learning new things! 👍

wow. didn't know that. cool

CyanJaguar62, The Bible (Matthew 24:27) describes Christ's return from the east, leading to the tradition of facing east during worship.  Sun of Righteousness: Christ is often referred to as the "Sun of Righteousness" (Malachi 4:2), and since the sun rises in the east, facing east also symbolizes Christ's light.  Jerusalem: Historically, facing east also meant facing Jerusalem, the site of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.  Paradise of Eden: The Garden of Eden, considered the original home of humanity, is depicted in the East (Genesis 2:8), adding another layer of symbolism.  Symbolism of New Beginnings: The east is associated with new beginnings, the birth of the day, and the resurrection, further reinforcing its significance in Christian symbolism.

I wonder why East is the preferred direction? Rising sun?

Seshati, thank you for sharing your research