Iconostasis
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^ So called because the Emperor used to enter by these doors during official ceremonies at Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
Iconostasis - A screen in Byzantine churches separating the sanctuary from the nave and pierced by three doors. Originally a lattice of columns jointed by a decorated parapet and coping.
IconostasisIn Orthodox churches, the screen that divides off the sanctuary, usually decorated with sacred images (icons).Imperial stair
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Iconostasis
A feature of the interior design of Eastern Christian churches.
Iconostasis In Orthodox churches, the chancel and the nave are separated by a partition that generally does not reach all the way to the ceiling. It is covered with icons whose subject and placement is significant.
 See also: Church, Sanctuary, Screen, Door, Decorated
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