lectern
In churches with a historic floor plan, there are two speakerÆs stands in the front of the church. The one on the right (as viewed by the congregation) is called the lectern.
Lectern The reading desk which often holds a very large Bible.
Nave The main body of the church, where the members of the congregation are seated.
Lectern
A reading desk, often in the shape of an eagle, made to hold the Bible during services. Usually made of brass.
LECTERN
A desk to support the books from which the lessons are read in church.
LIGHTS ...
LECTERN
A reading desk in a church for the reading of lessons.
LIGHTS
In a window, the openings between mullions.
Lectern
In churches with a traditional floor plan there are often two speaker's stands in the front of the sanctuary of the church: one is called the pulpit and the other is called the lectern.
[edit] Font, lectern and pulpit
Towards the western end of the nave stands the font, or water basin at which the rite of Baptism is performed. It is placed towards the door because the Baptism signifies entry into the community of the church.
Carved wood eagle lectern symbolizes Saint John the Evangelist (below) and his gospel.
Sculpture:
Episcopal Church of the Ascension ...
2. A stand for holding the notes of a public speaker; a lectern.
3. Architecture
a. A low wall serving as a foundation.
Ornament in the Early English period of Gothic, consisting of a series of small pyramids formed by four stylized canine teeth meeting at a point.Doocot(Scots): Dovecote. A lectern type is free-standing with a single-pitch roof, ...
A washstand or washbowl, often with a fountain or water supply.
Lectern
A pedestal support for a large book.
Linenfold ...
 See also: Architecture, Church, Greek, Roman, Pulpit
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