Bible Encyclopedias
Consessus Cleri

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

is a name given by Cyprian to the altar-part of the ancient Christian churches, within the rails, where none but the clergy were allowed to enter. (See BEMA).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Consessus Cleri'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/consessus-cleri.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.