ιερό — meaning in English
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ιερό is used for these senses in English:
- Holy of Holies (figuratively, by extension) The most sacred place within a sacred building.
- chancel The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.
- sanctuary The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.
chancel — full definition
- noun The part of a church near the altar, often fenced off, where the priests and choir sit.
- noun The whole section at one end of a church that holds the altar, together with the curved area and walkway behind it.
- noun The middle part of that same church section, not counting the curved area or the walkway.
sanctuary — full definition
- noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
- noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
- noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.
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