Deacon Doors

Church Architecture

Side doors provide entrances for clergy and servers during the services. They commonly carry icons of the Archangels or holy deacons.

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Key points

The depicted servants of God accompany the Church's visible service.
Look for: Two doors flanking the central Holy Doors.
Illustrated location: Sanctuary / altar area

Sources and further reading

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church — Orthodoxy 101 (First-party church guidance or teaching)
GOARCH — Welcoming Visitors (First-party church guidance or teaching)
OCA — Icons and the Iconostasis (First-party church guidance or teaching)

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