CHAPTER HOUSE. A building attached to a Cathedral, in which the Dean and Chapter meet for the transaction of business.
CHARGE. The address delivered by a Bishop or Archdeacon at their respective Visitations of the Clergy.
CHASIBLE, or CHASUBLE, see Vestment.
CHERUB, see Angel.
CHIMERE, see Vestments
CHOIR, or QUIRE. That part of a church which is called the chancel, is generally called the choir in a Cathedral. The word is also applied to the singing men and boys, who lead the musical part of the service. (See Church Music.)
CHORISTER. A member of the choir, and more properly one of the boys of the choir.
CHRIST. The Anointed One. The Greek form of the Hebrew Messiah. One of the titles of our Blessed Lord. Acts x.38. (See Trinity, The Holy.)
CHRISTEN, TO. The same as to Baptize. (See Baptism.)
CHRISTIAN. A title given, in ridicule possibly in the first instance, to the believers in Christ by the people of Antioch. (Acts. xi.26.)