The sanctuary - from the Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'holy'. Apse
The sanctuary.
The sanctuary. Parts of a church: Nave - where congregation sit Chancel - where the choir and clergy sit Sanctuary - where the altar is and the priest celebrates mass
Its called an apse.
The opposite of an altar might be a sacrificial table. Also, the altar is in the eastern portion of the church. The portion in the western part opposite to the altar in a church is called the entryway or vestibule.
A chancel is typically used as the area near the altar in a church where the clergy and choir gather to conduct worship services. It is considered the most sacred part of the church and is used for rituals such as communion, weddings, and baptisms.
An altar is actually called "the altar", although if there are many altars in a Church, they may be called by a specific name, like the main altar, the high altar, the side altar, the Blessed Virgin Mary altar, the altar of repose, the Blessed Sacrament altar, the St. Joseph altar, etc.
It is the altar. Atrium?
The hanging cloth on an altar is called an altar cloth or an altar frontal. It is used to decorate the altar and often changes according to the liturgical season or special occasions in the church.
A sacristy is a room in a church where the clergy prepare for worship services and store vestments, sacred vessels, and other items used during the church service. It is typically located near the altar or sanctuary.
Altar.
The English word 'sanctuary' has a few senses: 1: a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept; 2: area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing; 3: a shelter from danger or hardship
No, not all altar boys are gay. The role of an altar boy is typically performed by young male members of the church community who assist the clergy during religious services. Sexual orientation is not a determining factor in serving as an altar boy.
A priest was standing on the altar in the church.