Answer: bemas

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEMASAltar enclosures
BEMASSanctuaries of some churches.
BEMASBasilica areas
BEMASEastern church areas
BEMASSynagogue platforms
BEMASAreas around altars for the clergy and choir
BEMASSpaces adjacent to some altars
BEMASBasilica chancels
bemasthe enclosed space surrounding the altar; the sanctuary or chancel
bemas(in a Christian basilica) an open space between the end of the nave arcade and the apse
bemasplatform in a synagogue holding the reading table used when chanting or reading portions of the Torah and the Prophets
bemasBEMA, a platform in a synagogue, also BIMA, BIMAH