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Oct 23, 2002 20:59
21 yrs ago
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Ukrainian term

іконостас

Non-PRO Ukrainian to English Other Religion religion
Probably somebody knows the translation of this Ukrainian work into English. Thank you.

Proposed translations

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iconostasis, chancelscreen

I am not sure whether you are referring to a particular Ukrainian work, but should be the translation of this word into English.

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oops, typo... please read \"...work, but THIS should be\"

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Example:

Головним акцентом в інтер\'єрі є іконостас. Це триярусна монументальна споруда з м\'якими криволінійними обрисами. На пурпурному тлі вирізняються позолочені пілястри, карнизи й багаті різьблені обрамлення ікон, що мають різноманітні розміри й складні контури. Поверхню царських врат покрито суцільним мереживом різьблення. У декор введено скульптуру — голівки херувимів, постаті ангелів, трифігурну групу ..Розп\'яття\", що завершує іконостас.

(http://travel.kyiv.org/old/churches/uach5_u.htm)

Same paragraph translated into English:

The iconostasis is central to the interior decor of the church. This three-tiered structure is characterized by soft, curved outlines. The gilt pilasters, cornices and ornate icon frames of carved wood contrast marvellously to the purple background of the iconostasis featuring icons of various shapes and dimensions. The Royal Gates are covered with carved wooden lattice-work. The decor of the iconostasis incorporates pieces of statuary: heads of cherubs and Figures of angels; The Crucifixion sculptural group crowns the iconostasis.

(http://travel.kyiv.org/old/churches/uach5_e.htm)
Peer comment(s):

agree Olex : aslo poss "iconostas" - ref English-Ukr Dictionary by M.Balla, Kyiv, 1996
36 mins
agree Yaroslav Starunov : iconostasis
8 hrs
agree Ludwig Chekhovtsov : iconostasis Див.: htm www.byzantines.net/epiphany/iconostasis.htm History of the Iconostasis
22 hrs
agree Yelena.
67 days
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20 hrs

icon screen; also iconostasis, iconostasion, diastyle

all are synonyms; diastyle is an old and beautiful word, hardly used these days; icon screen is the only self-explanatory one for an English-speaking reader (the rest are Greek)

web refs abound:

ICON SCREEN - Right - Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. John the ...
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist. Brantford, Ontario Photo
3-14a ICON SCREEN - ICONOSTAS ICONS & DEACON DOORS ON THE RIGHT. ...
www.geocities.com/heartland/estates/ 4733/ICONS/3-14a.html


Iconostasis or Icon screen or Screen with Icon. Pictures of an Iconostasis. ...
www.mliles.com/melkite/iconostasis.shtml

Icon Screen Greek Orthodox Church of Winston-Salem NC
Icon Screen. For close up views and explanations , click on an individual
icon. Theophany, Theophany, Theophany, Theophany, Resurrection, ...
www.wsgoc.org/facility/Church/IconScrn.html

THE ICON SCREEN OF THE. PATRIARCHAL CHURCH. OF ST. GEORGE. ... GEORGE. ICON SCREEN.ANALOGION. COLUMN. ICON OF THE THEOTOKOS. THE THEOTOKOS(PAMMAKARISTOS). ST. ...
www.patriarchate.org/PATRIARCHATE_PHOTO_GALLERY/ ST_GEORGE_ICON_SCREEN
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