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Sedilia

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

From the Latin sedile, meaning a seat. The name given to the seats near the Altar, usually placed against the south wall, to be used by the Clergy during the sermon at the Holy Communion.

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Sedilia'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​s/sedilia.html. 1901.