iconostasis in Greek
iconostasis in Greek is εικονοστάσιο — iconostasis means a screen covered in icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
iconostasis in Greek
εικονοστάσιο
Pronounced: eikonostasio
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
What does "iconostasis" mean?
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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."
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iconostasis in a sentence
- 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.
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What is "iconostasis" in Greek?
"iconostasis" in Greek is εικονοστάσιο. iconostasis means: A screen covered in icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
How do you pronounce εικονοστάσιο?
"iconostasis" in Greek is εικονοστάσιο, pronounced "eikonostasio".
How do you use "iconostasis" in a sentence?
Example: "Gold-framed icons lined the iconostasis at the front of the church." In Greek, "iconostasis" is εικονοστάσιο.
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