iconostasis|iconostases in English

noun

partition or screen decorated with icons used in Eastern Orthodox churches to separate the sanctuary from the main section of the church

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1. An iconostasis separates the sanctuary from the nave in Byzantine …

2. Candlestands are placed in front of the iconostasis or behind the Analogions, where the faithful may light and place candles during the service

3. In the Greek Church the Ambo is a table in front of the iconostasis, or screen where baptisms, confirmations, and marriages are celebrated

4. Ambo (liturgy) or Ambon, in Eastern orthodoxy the elevated area in front of the Iconostasis Ambo, a pulpit or lectern in a church sanctuary (the official term for Catholic pulpits)

5. The Ambon or Ambo (Greek: Ἄμβων, meaning "step" or "elevate" Slavonic: amvón) is a projection coming out from the soleas (the walkway in front of the iconostasis) in an Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic church