Sedilia Definition

sidilēə
sedile
noun
A set of seats, usually three, traditionally along the south side of a church, for the use of officiating clergy.
Webster's New World

(obsolete) A series of seats, often recessed into the wall, on the south side of the chancel or choir for the use of officiating clergy.

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Noun

Singular:
sedilia
Plural:
sedilias

Origin of Sedilia

Sedilia Sentence Examples

  • There are in the chancel two freestone effigies, perhaps of the r4th century, besides three sedilia, and a piscina under arches.

  • The church of St Andrew, Heckington, is the best example of Decorated architecture in the county; it is famed for its Easter sepulchre and fine sedilia.

  • Inside the church, an ornately decorated sedilia survives, where a bench was enclosed under a single arch.

  • The piscina and the triple sedilia are both 14th century.

  • In the sanctuary is a rather stark example of stone sedilia.

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