altar, communion table, Lord's table - the table in Christian churches where communion is given
breakfast table - a table where breakfast is eaten
card table - a small light table with folding legs; can be folded for storage ...
Communion Table See altar. East Wall The wall behind the altar, as viewed from the nave, is the 'east wall,' no matter what direction you are actually facing.
The communion table stands centered behind the lecterns and is surrounded by a kneeling rail. If there is enough room, the communion table is placed away from the wall so that the celebrant may face the congregation during communion.
Altar Sometimes called the Communion Table. A table, often with a cross standing on it, on which the bread and wine and placed for the service of Communion (sometimes called Eucharist).
Beyond the quire is the Sanctuary where the Blessed Sacrament is laid on the altar or communion table for the consecration. 'Sanctuary' means 'Holy Place'.
Communion railsIn a church or chapel, rails used to enclose an area around the altar or communion table.Communion tableTable used in Protestant churches for the celebration of Holy Communion.Composite ...
ALTAR
A raised platform where offerings or sacrifices are made; the Communion table.
Mission Santa Barbara ...
Elevated slab consecrated for the celebration of the Eucharist Sometimes in a form called a communion Table.
Altarpiece.
See retable.
The holiest part of a church. In the medieval period the altar was a table or rectangular slab made of stone or marble, often set upon a raised step. After the Reformation the stone altars were replaced by wooden communion tables.
Ambulatory - ...
 See also: Church, Architecture, Altar, Nave, Chapel
  
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