sedilia

/ sɛˈdaɪlɪə /

noun

functioning as singular the group of three seats, each called a sedile ( sɛˈdaɪlɪ ), often recessed, on the south side of a sanctuary where the celebrant and ministers sit at certain points during High Mass

Origin of sedilia¹

C18: from Latin, from sedīle a chair, from sedēre to sit

Vestibulum ante ipsum primisque in faucibus aulæ Luctus et ultrices, posuere sedilia curæ.

But the most curious feature of these sedilia is not perceived until a glance is given beneath the canopies.

The altar stands considerably elevated and enclosed by dwarf balustrades, and flanked by rather ornate benches or sedilia.

There are in the chancel two freestone effigies, perhaps of the 14th century, besides three sedilia, and a piscina under arches.

The deep window recess opposite the door was fitted up as a small chapel, with Aumbry, Piscina, and Sedilia.

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