The raised step in front of the iconostasis, from which the priest addresses the faithful and gives Communion.
Soleea este platforma puțin mai înaltă care se întinde de-a lungul iconostasului. În mijlocul ei, în fața Ușilor împărătești, se află amvonul; de aici se citește Evanghelia, se ține predica și se împărtășesc credincioșii.
See also
- Holy CommunionReceiving the Body and Blood of Christ in the form of bread and wine, after fasting and confession.
- IconostasisThe wall of icons that separates the sanctuary from the nave; it has three doors and icons arranged in a fixed order.
- PulpitThe raised place from which the Gospel is read and the sermon preached; in Protestant churches it is the focal point.
In the same category
- 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.
- CellThe room where a monk or nun lives; also a small hermitage.
- Choir stall (strana)The wooden stalls in the church; the cantors sing from the stalls in front of the iconostasis.
- Deacons' DoorsThe two side doors of the iconostasis, used by deacons and servers; archangels are usually painted on them.
- Guest house (arhondaric)The guest house of a monastery, where pilgrims and visitors are hosted.