A chapel is a holy place or area of worship for Christians, which may be attached to an institution such as a large church, a college, a hospital, a palace, a prison or a cemetery, or may be free-standing and unattached to another building. This article refers to the religious act For the album by Michael W A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. A hospital is an institution for Health care providing treatment by specialised staff and equipment and often but not always providing for A palace is a grand residence especially the home of a Head of state or some other high-ranking Public figure. A prison, penitentiary, or correctional facility is a place in which individuals are physically confined or interned and usually deprived of a range of A cemetery is a place in which dead bodies and cremated remains are buried. [1]
Architecturally, a chapel may be a part of a large church set aside for some specific use or purpose: for instance, many cathedrals and large churches have a "Lady Chapel" in the apse, dedicated to Saint Mary; parish churches may have such a "Lady Chapel" in a side aisle, or a "Blessed Sacrament Chapel" where the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist are kept between services, for the purpose of taking Holy Communion to the sick and housebound and, in some Christian traditions, for devotional purposes.
In Roman Catholic Canon Law a chapel, technically called an "oratory" is a space dedicated to the celebration of services, particularly the Mass, which is not a parish church. In Christianity, an oratory is a Room for Prayer, from the Latin orare, to pray This may be a private chapel, for the use of one person or a select group (a bishop's private chapel, or the chapel of a convent, for instance); a semi-public oratory, which is partially available to the general public (a seminary chapel that welcomes visitors to services, for instance); or a public oratory (for instance, a hospital or university chapel).
The word chapel is in particularly common usage in England, and even more so in Wales, for many non-Anglican Protestant church buildings; and in Scotland and Ireland many ordinary Roman Catholic churches are known to locals as "the chapel".
Chapels may be non-denominational when part of a non-religious institution. However in England, where the Anglican Church is established by law, even chapels which are in use by multiple denominations or even different religions (such as hospital or prison chapels) are usually consecrated by the local Anglican bishop when constructed. See also Anglicanism The Anglican Communion is an international association of national Anglican churches
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History
The earliest Christian places of worship are now often referred to as chapels, as they were not dedicated buildings but rather a dedicated chamber within a building, such as a room in an individual's home.
The word "chapel" is derived from a relic of Saint Martin of Tours: traditional stories about Martin relate that while he was still a soldier, he cut his military cloak in half to give part to a beggar in need. A relic is an object or a personal item of religious significance carefully preserved with an air of Veneration as a tangible memorial Saint Martin of Tours (Martinus (316/317 Savaria, Pannonia &ndash November 8, 317, Candes, Gaul; buried November The other half he wore over his shoulders as a "small cape" (Latin capella). Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. The beggar, the stories claim, was Christ in disguise, and Martin experienced a conversion of heart, becoming first a monk, then abbot, then bishop. This cape came into the possession of the Frankish kings, and they kept the relic with them as they did battle. The Franks or Frankish people (Franci or gens Francorum) were West Germanic tribes first identified in the 3rd century as an Ethnic group The tent which kept the cape was called the capella and the priests who said daily Mass in the tent were known as the capellani. The Mass is the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church. From these words we get the names "chapel" and "chaplain". A chaplain is typically a Priest, Pastor, ordained Deacon, Rabbi, Imam or other member of the Clergy serving a group of
This appears as well in the Irish language in the Middle Ages, as Welsh people came with the Norman and Old English invaders to the island of Ireland. Irish (ga ''Gaeilge'' is a Goidelic language of the Indo-European language family originating in Ireland and historically spoken by the Irish. The Normans were the people who gave their names to Normandy, a region in northern France. The Old English (Seanghaill were the descendants of the settlers who came to Ireland from Wales, Normandy and England after the Norman Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world While the traditional Irish word for church was éaglais (derived from ecclesia) a new word, ceipéal (from cappella) came into usage.
In English history, "chapel" was formerly the required designation of the churches of nonconformist faiths, which is to say, any Protestant churches outside of the established Church of England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Nonconformism is the refusal to conform to common standards conventions rules customs traditions norms or laws Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. An established church is a church officially sanctioned and supported by the government of a country e The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican It is a word particularly associated with religious practice in Wales and rural regions of England. As a result, "chapel" is sometimes used as an adjective in the UK to describe any non-Anglican Protestant ("I'm Chapel. ").
Proprietary chapels
A proprietary chapel is one that belongs to a private person. They are anomalies to the English ecclesiastical law, have no parish rights, and can be converted to other than religious purposes, but a clergyman may be licensed there. In the 19th century such proprietary chapels were common, but they had practically ceased to exist by the 20th. There is one in Avonwick in Devon, and one formerly in London was St John's Chapel, Bedford Row. Avonwick is a village in the County of Devon, England. It is within the parish of North Huish which had a population of 360 in the St John's Chapel Bedford Row, in Bloomsbury, London, was a Proprietary chapel and the home of a large evangelical Anglican congregation in the 19th
Modern usage
While the usage of the word "chapel" is not exclusively limited to Christian terminology, it is most often found in that context. Nonetheless, the word's meaning can vary by denomination, and non-denominational chapels (sometimes called "meditation rooms") can be found in many hospitals, airports, and even the United Nations headquarters.
Common uses of the word chapel today include:
- Side Chapels - a chapel within a cathedral or larger church. This article is about the history and organisation of the cathedral
- Lady Chapels - these are really a form of side chapel, but have been included separately as they are extremely prevalent in the Roman Catholic church and the Anglican Communion. A Lady chapel is a traditional English term for a Chapel inside a Cathedral or large church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholic is an Adjective derived from the Greek adjective '' / 'katholikos' meaning "whole" or "complete". See also Anglicanism The Anglican Communion is an international association of national Anglican churches They are dedicated to the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Christianity, veneration ( Latin veneratio, Greek &delta&omicron&upsilon&lambda&iota&alpha dulia) or veneration of saints This ecumenical article is about general Christian views on and veneration of the Virgin Mary
- Ambassador's Chapels - originally created to allow ambassadors from Catholic countries to worship whilst on duty in Protestant countries. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation.
- Bishop's Chapels - in Anglican and Roman Catholic Canon Law, Bishops have the right to have a chapel in their own home, even when travelling (such personal chapels may be granted only as a favor to other priests)
- Chapels of Ease - constructed in large parishes to allow parishioners easy access to a church or chapel. A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight A chapel of ease (sometimes 'chapel-of-ease' is a church building other than the main church (the Parish church) of a Parish.
- Summer chapels - A small church in a resort area that functions only during the summer when vacationers are present.
- Wayside chapels - Small chapels in the countryside
Another usage of the word "chapel", peculiar to some Protestants, is to an event rather than a place. For example, some institutions of learning hold worship services that are referred to simply as "chapel," as in, "I'm going to chapel tonight. "
Notable chapels
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See also
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The United States Air Force Academy ( USAFA or Air Force) is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air The City of Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the County seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Contarelli Chapel, within the church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome, is famous for housing three paintings on the theme of Saint Matthew the Evangelist San Luigi dei Francesi is a church in Rome, not far from Piazza Navona. 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Eton College, or just Eton, is a world-famous British Independent school for boys founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Eton is a Town in Berkshire, England, lying on the opposite bank of the River Thames to Windsor and connected to it by Windsor The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Heinz Memorial Chapel is a Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation Historic Landmark and a Contributing property to the Schenley Farms National Year 1938 ( MCMXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 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Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Lee Chapel is a National Historic Landmark in Lexington Virginia, on the campus of Washington & Lee University. Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Washington and Lee University is a private liberal arts college in Lexington Virginia, USA Lexington is an Independent city within the confines of Rockbridge County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Magi Chapel is a Chapel in Palazzo Medici Riccardi of Florence. 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Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Rosslyn Chapel, properly named the Collegiate Church of St Matthew, was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Roman Catholic collegiate church (with between Roslin (sometimes spelt Rosslyn or Roslyn) is a village in Midlothian, Scotland, to the south of the Scottish capital city Edinburgh The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational Chapel in Houston Texas founded by John and Dominique de Menil. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Chapel is a Gothic Chapel on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, France. The Île de la Cité is one of two natural Islands in the Seine within the city of Paris (the other being Île Saint-Louis, the Île des Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. The Sassetti Chapel (Italian Cappella Sassetti) is a Chapel in the basilica of Santa Trinita in Florence, Italy. The church of Santa Trinita ("Holy Trinity" is a church in central Florence, Italy. Florence ( Italian: Firenze Florentia and Fiorenza) is the Capital City of the Italian region of Tuscany Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina is the best-known Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope in Vatican City. 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The United States of America —commonly referred to as the St Paul's Chapel, at 209 Broadway, is an Episcopal Chapel located on Church Street between Fulton and Vesey Streets opposite the east side of the Year 1766 ( MDCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The City of New York The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Chapelle du Saint-Marie du Rosaire (Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary often referred to as the Matisse Chapel or the Vence Chapel, is a small chapel built for Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Vence is a commune set in the hills of the Alpes Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Monza Cathedral (Italian Duomo di Monza) is the main religious building of Monza, near Milan, in northern Italy. Monza ( Munscia in Western Lombard) is a city on the river Lambro, a tributary of the Po, in the Lombardy region of Italy Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The Thorncrown Chapel is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas ( USA) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Eureka Springs is a city in Carroll County, Arkansas, United States, one of the two County seats for the county The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Nowadays, they are only in service once a year for the local "pardon" which celebrates the saint to whom the chapel is dedicated. To permit some pretty of them to be better known, in the area of Pontivy, each summer, modern art is presented in a twenty of chapels. 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References
- ^ http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03574b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia
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