This is a massive building. Generally, height of sanctuary is determined formulaically. Older cathedral-sized churches were emblematic of this. lacking microphones, height and acoustics were critical to those in the back being able to both hear and see.
Evidently, those in the front will leave with a stiff neck. Perhaps this is too extreme, nonetheless, that's how things were formerly done.
I've cantored in a church where the acoustics are so good, the priest voice (when speaking in a low voice - not sotto voce, just talking - in the holy place (sanctuary) travels effortlessly over the ceiling and is both audible and understandable from the choir loft. Those in the nave/pews might not be able to hear as well.
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This is a massive building. Generally, height of sanctuary is determined formulaically. Older cathedral-sized churches were emblematic of this. lacking microphones, height and acoustics were critical to those in the back being able to both hear and see.
Evidently, those in the front will leave with a stiff neck. Perhaps this is too extreme, nonetheless, that's how things were formerly done.
I've cantored in a church where the acoustics are so good, the priest voice (when speaking in a low voice - not sotto voce, just talking - in the holy place (sanctuary) travels effortlessly over the ceiling and is both audible and understandable from the choir loft. Those in the nave/pews might not be able to hear as well.
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