Most of the ornate metalwork has now been removed, e.g. the altar railings, the metal brackets which held the oil lamps.

He had knelt beside her at the altar railing, the gold and white fence that separated the priest and the holy place from the commoners.

The pews, altar railing, and pulpit were carved by Eric Leien, a member of the congregation.

The town dignitaries sat in an impressive row within the altar railings below.

The altar railings were removed and the floors were carpeted to keep the church warmer in the winter.

I shielded my eyes from the shafts of sunlight and began picking my way over the detritus where the altar railing had once stood.

He stood by the altar railing, trying not to fidget, smiling stupidly because the place was full of people smiling at him.

Later, a permanent, smaller marble altar was installed on a single tier with the marble altar railings removed.

Goodness's gaze slowly returned to Monica, kneeling at the altar railing, pouring her heart out in prayer.

Nora had expressed a deep desire to actually walk down the aisle and meet Travis rather than just beginning the ceremony at the altar railing.