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Examples of “iconostasis” in a Sentence

3 example sentences showing how to use iconostasis, grouped by meaning.

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

  • Gold-framed icons lined the iconostasis at the front of the church.
  • The priest passed through a door in the iconostasis to reach the altar.
  • Visitors admired the painted iconostasis during the tour of the cathedral.