The side of a church choir occupied by the Dean. In English churches this is typically the choir stalls on the south side of the chancel, although there are some notable exceptions, such as Durham Cathedral. "Chancel" is an architectural term for the space around the Altar at the Liturgical east end of a traditional Christian church building The Cathedral Church of Christ Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, commonly referred to as Durham Cathedral, in the city of Durham, England

The opposite side is known as Cantoris. Cantoris is the side of a church choir occupied by the Cantor.