Wrought iron toptable Catholic Church lectern

Wrought iron toptable Catholic Church lectern

• Made of wrought iron.
• Lectern with a black finish.
• 40 cm. by 40 cm.
• Other tabletop lecterns for churches made of wrought iron are also available for purchase. 

What is a tabletop lectern in the Catholic Church?

Tabletop lecterns are Catholic Church pieces of furniture commonly used on church altars. These reading stands provide assistance to priests, deacons, and other Catholic ministers in reading sacred texts during the celebration of the Mass or any other liturgical event. Tabletop lecterns are structures designed specifically to hold liturgical books such as the Missal. 

These reading stands are made from various materials, including bronze, wrought iron, wood, and more. 

Their structure typically consists of two fundamental parts: the base and the support for sacred texts. 

• Catholic Church lectern base

The base of the lectern is the foundation that supports the weight of the readings. It is the part of the lectern that is in direct contact with the altar table. It can be decorated with different religious elements. 

• Support for Sacred Texts | Lectern Tray or Plate

The support for sacred texts, also known as the lectern tray or plate, is the surface on which liturgical books rest. It usually has a rectangular shape and may be adorned with liturgical elements. Another classic feature of the tray is that it is typically inclined, sometimes with varying angles, to facilitate the reading of sacred texts during the celebration of the Mass.