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Soleya
Solea - part of the church located before the iconostasis at the level of the altar floor, intended for the exit of clergy during services. In the center of the solea there is a semicircular protrusion - ambo, and on the sides - cleroses
Source: "SP 31-103-99. Buildings, Structures and Complexes of Orthodox Churches"
(adopted by the Decree of the State Construction Committee of Russia dated December 27, 1999 No. 92)