holy table

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The iconostasis has three doors in it; one in the centre, before the holy table, and one on each side.

From Visits To Monasteries in the Levant by Curzon, Robert

Mr. Silk, clad in white surplice and nervously turning the pages of the Office by the holy table, faced about also.

From Lady Good-for-Nothing by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Then the three knights took up the holy table and the Sangreal and went into the city; and there, in a chapel, they buried Sir Percival's sister right solemnly.

From King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Unknown

But the greatest part of them imitating that which they admired, drew near to the tribunal of penance, and the holy table.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 by Scott, Walter, Sir

The enclosure of the holy table, made by the altar rails.

From The Church Handy Dictionary by Anonymous