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iconostasis Definition

ico·nos·ta·sis (ī′kə näs′tə sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

a partition or screen, decorated with icons, separating the sanctuary from the rest of the church

Etymology: ModGr(Ec) eikonostasis < Gr eikōn, an image + stasis, a standing < histanai, to stand

iconostasis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • carve: It dates from 1600 and has a splendid carved iconostasis.

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