sentences:  There is no direct entrance to the outside of the church to the altar, only the deacons' doors and a door to the sacristy (which usually will lead outside).The main entrance from the nave to the sanctuary, the "Beautiful Gate", cannot be used by deacons and laity, only by priests or bishops.All those above lay status (the choir is considered to be lay as it sings in place of the congregation) wear some form of vestment to distinguish their office.