ambo
Early Christian podium
An ambo is a raised platform or pulpit in early Christian churches from which scripture was read and sermons delivered.
The term survives in discussions of church architecture and liturgical history.
In Australian slang, ambo is an ambulance or ambulance worker: The ambos arrived within minutes.
Church speaking platform
- lecternTilted stand for texts
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- rostrumRaised speaker's platform
- daisRaised speaker's platform
reading desk · platform · stand · cantor · lector · deacon · proclamation · chanting
Sacred choral tradition
- epistleFormal literary letter
- lectionaryScheduled scripture for services
- scriptureSacred religious writings
- psalterDevotional song compilation
readings · homily · sermon · proclamation · liturgy · mass · antiphon · chanting
pulpit
Church speaking platform
dais · reading desk · platform · stand · cantor · lector · deacon · proclamation · chanting · elevation
gospel
Sacred choral tradition
- epistleFormal literary letter
- lectionaryScheduled scripture for services
- scriptureSacred religious writings
psalter · readings · homily · sermon · proclamation · liturgy · mass · antiphon · chanting · missal
nave
Church's main interior
basilica · cathedral · mosaic · frescoes · marble · stone · carved · colonnade · arcade · choir
lectern
Tilted stand for texts
steps · rail · carved panels · inlay · ornament · gilt · wooden · stone · bronze · metalwork
ambopew
Worship hall seating
nave · ground level · congregation · narthex · transept