A choir desk, or reading desk, in some churches, from which the lections, or Scripture lessons, are chanted or read.
A reading desk, usually in the form of a stand with a slanted top that holds books or lecture notes at a height convenient for reading by a speaker who is standing. A modern lectern may be of adjustable height, and be fitted with a light to illuminate the material on the desk, and sometimes a microphone or other electrical equipment for use of a speaker.
Reading or singing desk in church especially for the lessons.
a reading desk, often in the shape of an eagle, made to hold the Bible during services. Usually made of brass.
A reading desk designed to be used by someone standing to read or pray.
This is a reading desk used in churches for the public reading of the Bible. In traditional, medieval style churches, it usually stands at the front of the nave, on the other side from the pulpit. Many are in the shape of an eagle standing on an orb, thus carrying the Gospel, or the Word of God, into all the world.
The place from which the Scriptures are proclaimed. Avoid: “pulpit.
the stand from which Bible readings and prayers take place; also called an ambo
A piece of furniture for speakers to stand behind and rest either their notes or laptops on.
The reading desk which often holds a very large Bible.
In Christian church architecture: The Bible is read from a stand called a lectern, which is usually on the opposite side of the chancel from the pulpit. Reader stands behind lectern on which reading material is placed for easy viewing.
A desk or stand for holding a Bible in a church sanctuary. Scripture lessons are often read from the Bible on the lectern.
desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
a reading stand or desk, especially the stand in a church on which the Bible sits and from which the lesson is read
a speaker's stand (or desk)
a stand to hold text for a person to read
A stand near the chancel on which rests the Bible.
a reading desk usually supported on a column from which the lessons are read
The lectern is in the shape of an eagle with outstretched wings, and on its back rests the Holy Bible. Members of the church family come up to the lectern during the service and read Gods Holy Word to the congregation.
Lectern is a odd sort of word, coming from the Latin for reading. The Lectern is the reading desk in the church, the place from which the Bible and prayers are read. Proclaiming God's word is an key part of all church celebrations and so the lectern is normally decorated with a cross or some other symbols to remind us of the reverence to be given to the scriptures. Some churches have stone pulpits which serve the same purpose, to make is easy for the reader to stand and see what they are reading and high enough to be clearly heard by the congregation.
A stand upon which a speaker may rest notes or books. May be standing, which rests on the floor, or tabletop.
The Lectern is a large wooden or metal stand from which the Scripture lessons are read. The Lectern is usually on the Epistle side.
a stand with a bookrest for the public reading of Scripture.
a stand that holds a book, usually the Bible
A reading stand that someone stands behind.
the stand which holds the Bible and from which people give Bible readings
A reading stand with a slanted top. A lectern that stands on the floor is a PODIUM.
A stand with a sloping top from which a speaker delivers his or her program. Sometimes incorrectly called a podium.
a stand used to support a book or lecture notes in a convenient position for the standing professor
A tall stand with a sloping top (also referred to as a podium) from which a speaker can read from while lecturing. These lecterns are located in all Lecture Theatres.
An elevated stand for reading materials to be used during a presentation.
Support furniture for speaker's notes and materials that can be placed on top of a table or stand
A raised platform with railing used for reading prayers or scripture; usually located at the front of the nave opposite the pulpit; a book-stand or podium from which the lessons and sometimes the Gospel are read at the Eucharist and other Offices. Also called an Ambo.
The lectern is the reading stand from which the Word of God is read. In some churches it is highly ornamented, though usually less so than the pulpit.