Byzantine icon glossary
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PantokratorThe depiction of Christ as the ‘All Ruler’, usually placed at the dome, the highest point of a Byzantine church. | |
PendentiveTriangular segment of a sphere, bordered by arches supporting the base of a circular dome. | |
PietaIconography depicting the Virgin with the dead Christ on her lap. | |
ProskynetariaSingular form, proskynetarion. A stand where icons are placed for the faithful to worship. | |