by Fr. John A. PeckThe final installment of our five part series. A Short History of the Liturgical Location for Preaching: The Ambo, the Pulpit and the Lectern.You can read from the beginning by clicking HERE.The Lectern (Analogion) The Lectern (from the Latin lectus, past participle of legere, … [Read more...]
The Place For Preaching: Part 4 – Exterior Pulpit
by Fr. John A. Peck Part Four of a Five Part series A Short History of the Liturgical Location for Preaching: The Ambo, the Pulpit and the Lectern. The Exterior Pulpit There is a wonderful history of outdoor, or exterior pulpits, attached to Churches. As stated previously, exterior pulpits … [Read more...]
The Place For Preaching: Part 3 – The Pulpit
by Fr. John A. Peck Part Three of a Five Part series A Short History of the Liturgical Location for Preaching: The Ambo, the Pulpit and the Lectern. The Pulpit The word pulpit comes from the Latin pulpitum, meaning a stage or scaffold. The most popular and consistent architectural … [Read more...]