Analogion

thumb|upright=1.2|Three analogia, covered with gold cloth.(Saint Nicholas monastery, [[Gomel, Belarus)]]

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thumb|upright=1.2|Three analogia, covered with gold cloth.(Saint Nicholas monastery, [[Gomel, Belarus)]]

An analogion ( or ἀναλογεῖον) is a slanted stand on which icons or the Gospel Book are placed for veneration by the faithful in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. It may also be used as a lectern to read from liturgical books during the Divine Liturgy and canoncial hours.

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