Chalice.--The cup, made of precious metal, in which the wine is consecrated at the Holy Communion and from which it is received by the communicants. Derived from the Latin word _calix_, genitive, _calicis_, meaning, a cup. (See VESSELS, SACRED). Chalice Veil.--A square of silk embroidered and fringed, varying in color according to the Church Season. It is used for covering the chalice when empty. Chancel.--That part of the Church building set apart as the place of the Clergy and others who minister in the Church service. It includes the Sanctuary where the Holy Communion is celebrated and the choir where the other offices are said. The Chancel was formerly, and is even now in many places, divided from the Nave by a screen or lattice work (cancelli) and is raised by steps above the level of the body of the Church. Chancellor.--An officer of the Diocese, learned in the law, whose duty it is to act as the legal counselor of the Bishop and of the Standing Committee in matters affecting the interests of the Church, as his professional counsel may be asked or required. Chancellor is also the title of a Cathedral officer; the name is also given to the head of a University. Chantry.--A small chapel attached to a Parish Church where the daily offices are said, _e_. _g_., the chantry of Grace Church, New York. Anciently the chantry was an endowed chapel. {51} Chasuble.--The vestment worn by the celebrant at the Holy Eucharist. For full description see VESTMENTS. Childermas.--The old English popular name for HOLY INNOCENTS DAY (which see). Chimere.--The garment worn by a Bishop, now usually of black satin, but formerly of scarlet. It has lawn sleeves attached to it which properly belong to the rochet, the white vestment worn underneath. The derivation of the name is unknown. Choir.--Properly speaking the word "choir" is an architectural term used only of Cathedrals and is that part of the building which in parish churches is called the chancel. It is usually separated from the cathedral nave by a screen. The term is also used to designate the body of singers appointed to render the music of the Church services. Choir, The Vested.--(See SURPLICED CHOIR). Choral Service.--(See EVEN SONG, also INTONE and PLAIN SONG.)