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Iconostasis


An iconostasis is a barrier (partition) separating the altar from the rest of the church space, filled with 1–5 rows of icons attached to horizontal beams called "tyblami," topped at the top with the Crucifixion.

Source: "SP 31-103-99. Buildings, Structures and Complexes of Orthodox Churches"

(approved by the Decree of Gosstroy Russia dated December 27, 1999 No. 92)

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