iconostasis in Russian
iconostasis in Russian is иконоста́с, иконостас — iconostasis means a screen covered in icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
iconostasis in Russian
иконоста́с
Pronounced: ikonostas
(Eastern Orthodoxy) A wall of icons between the sanctuary and the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
иконостас
Pronounced: ikonostas
(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 Russian?
"iconostasis" in Russian is иконоста́с, иконостас. iconostasis means: A screen covered in icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave in an Eastern Orthodox church.
How do you pronounce иконоста́с?
"iconostasis" in Russian is иконоста́с, pronounced "ikonostas".
How do you use "iconostasis" in a sentence?
Example: "Gold-framed icons lined the iconostasis at the front of the church." In Russian, "iconostasis" is иконоста́с, иконостас.
Are there other ways to say "iconostasis" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "iconostasis": иконоста́с, иконостас.
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