1. a screen or partition with doors and tiers of icons separating the nave from the sanctuary in Eastern Orthodox churches
Usage: religious architecture

Examples

• The ornate iconostasis displayed dozens of religious paintings.
• Worshippers could glimpse the altar through the central doors of the iconostasis.
• The church’s iconostasis was crafted by skilled artisans in the 18th century.
• Icons of saints and biblical scenes covered the entire iconostasis.
• The priest emerged from behind the iconostasis to address the congregation.
• Restoration work on the ancient iconostasis took several months to complete.