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Altar (sanctuary)
The eastern part of the church behind the iconostasis, containing the holy table; entered only by clergy and servers.
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Altar table (holy table)
The four-sided table in the middle of the sanctuary on which the Liturgy is celebrated — the chief holy thing of the church.
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Ambo
The semicircular projection of the solea opposite the Royal Doors, from which the litanies, Gospel and sermon are given.
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Apse
The rounded projection on the east wall of a church that houses the sanctuary.
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Bell tower
The tower housing the bells; the ringing summons people to service and tells what is happening inside.
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Chapel (chasovnya)
A small building with icons but no holy table; prayers and memorial services are served there, but not the Liturgy.
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Church porch
The raised platform and steps before the church doors, still outside the building.
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Church (temple)
A building consecrated for divine service, divided into narthex, nave and sanctuary, with the sanctuary facing east.
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Deacon's Doors
The single side doors of the iconostasis, north and south, used by deacons and servers.
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Dome (cupola)
The vault over the nave, crowned outside by a cupola and cross; the number of cupolas always carries a meaning.
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High Place
The place at the east wall of the sanctuary behind the holy table, with the bishop's seat.
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Iconostasis
The icon screen dividing sanctuary from nave; its icons are arranged in tiers, each with its own meaning.
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Kliros (choir place)
The place for singers and readers at the ends of the solea, right and left of the iconostasis.
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Narthex
The first room inside the church doors, between the porch and the nave; once the place of catechumens and penitents.
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Nave
The main space between narthex and sanctuary where the congregation stands.
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Royal Doors
The double doors in the centre of the iconostasis leading to the holy table; used only by clergy at set moments of the service.
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Side chapel (pridel)
An additional altar with its own holy table inside the same church, with its own dedication and patronal feast.
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Solea
The raised platform running the full width of the iconostasis — the sanctuary floor extended into the church.
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Table of oblation (prothesis)
The table in the north part of the sanctuary where the bread and wine are prepared before the Liturgy.