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iconostasis

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒs.tɪs/

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.stɪs/

iconostasisnoun

iconostases

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒs.tɪs/

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.stɪs/

Translations

The iconostasis in the church was beautifully decorated with icons.

Иконостас в церкви был красиво украшен иконами.

Definitions

A screen or partition with doors and tiers of icons, separating the sanctuary from the nave in Eastern Orthodox churches.

The priest stood before the iconostasis, preparing for the liturgy.

Synonyms

icon screen

icon wall

altar screen

chancel screen

rood screen

iconostasisadjective

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɒs.tə.sɪs/

/ˌaɪ.kəˈnɑː.stə.sɪs/

Attributive use: relating to or characteristic of an iconostasis.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an iconostasis; used attributively before another noun.

The iconostasis doors were intricately carved.