In Armenian churches the raised sanctuary is closed not by an iconostasis but by a curtain drawn at certain moments.
Altarul bisericilor armene este o platformă înălțată (bema), vizibilă credincioșilor. În loc de iconostas, are o cortină care se trage, de exemplu, în timpul pregătirii darurilor și, în postul mare, rămâne închisă în multe zile.
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- ApseThe semicircular or polygonal end of the church, usually to the east, where the altar stands.
- Bell towerThe tower or structure in which the bells hang; it can be attached to the church or stand separately.
- Narthex (pronaos)The room at the entrance of the church, before the nave, where candles are lit and catechumens once stood.
- Nave (naos)The central part of the church where the faithful stand during services, between the narthex and the sanctuary.
- PulpitThe raised place from which the Gospel is read and the sermon preached; in Protestant churches it is the focal point.
- Tower (dome drum)The tower rising above the church, usually over the nave; inside, Christ Pantocrator is painted at its top.