Deacons’ chancel
The Coptic teaching source distinguishes the deacons’ choir from the main nave.
Tradition note
Coptic Orthodox diocesan teaching example; not the layout of all Oriental churches.
Key points
- The chancel gives deacons a place for liturgical service and readings.
- Space between congregation and sanctuary screen
Scripture
- Colossians 3:16 — Read the literary context. Later ecclesial reception is supplied by the named source, not established by the passage alone.