bema

Thân thiện

The choir stands within the bema during the service.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing. A bema is a raised platform or enclosed space in a church, traditionally used by the clergy and choir during services.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The choir processed into the bema before the service began.
  • The ancient church's bema was separated from the nave by a beautifully carved marble screen.

Advanced Usage

• In Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, the specifically refers to the sanctuary area which includes the altar.
  • Only ordained clergy are permitted to enter the bema during the Divine Liturgy.

Variants and Related Words

• Chancel (n): The part of a church near the altar, reserved for the clergy and choir; often used synonymously with in Western church architecture.
  • The choir stalls were located in the chancel.
• Sanctuary (n): The area around the principal altar of a church; a sacred or holy place.
  • The ceremony took place within the sanctuary of the cathedral.
• Presbytery (n): The part of a church reserved for the officiating clergy.
  • The priest prepared for the mass in the presbytery.

Synonyms

• Chancel: The space around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir.
• Sanctuary: A sacred or holy place, often specifically the area around the altar.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• While there are no common idioms using the word , it is a specific architectural and liturgical term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chancel
• sanctuary