iconostasis

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Noun — A screen covered in icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.

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It is a specialist term used in discussions of Eastern Orthodox church architecture and worship.

Etymology

The word comes from Medieval Greek, where it was formed from eikon, meaning icon, and stasis, meaning a fixture or standing structure. Together they describe a fixed stand or wall for holding icons.

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Frequently asked questions

What does iconostasis mean?

An iconostasis is a wall or screen of icons found in Eastern Orthodox churches, separating the sanctuary from the main body of the church.

Where is an iconostasis found?

It stands between the sanctuary and the nave in Eastern Orthodox churches.

What is the plural of iconostasis?

The plural can be either iconostases or iconostaseis.

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