The nave
altar
It doesnt matter what end of the church the altar is in. as long as you worship God, He doesnt care what end of the church you are at. You dont even have to be at church to worship God! you can worship God at home!
Its called an apse.
A usually semicircular or polygonal, often vaulted recess, especially the termination of the sanctuary end of a church.
An apse is a wing or recess in a church building that sticks out from the main building. It always has a semicircular end, and is usually situated at the end of the church behind the altar.
The predella
The Altar.
A traditional church is designed in the shape of a cross with the altar at the eastern end.
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Roman Catholic AnswerThe altar (and the priest when he is at the altar) are contained in the sanctuary of the Church.
It is placed in the center because Christ himself is the altar the main emphasis in the church.AnswerMost churches have an altar (or 'communion table' ) at the east end of the church. Some modern churches have them at the centre but this is an exception rather than the rule.
A vicar stands at the altar in a church.