Analogion

Three analogia, covered with gold cloth.(Saint Nicholas monastery, Gomel, Belarus) An analogion (Greek: Ἀναλόγιον or ἀναλογεῖον) is a slanted stand on which icons or the Gospel Book are placed for veneration by the faithful in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. It may also be used as a lectern to read from liturgical books during the Divine Liturgy and canoncial hours. Design Analogion, vested in white, at New Valamo monastery in Heinävesi, Finland The analogion is normally slanted slightly, to make it easier for the one standing in front of it to see the icon or book laid on it. The analogion may have four legs or only one in the center. It is often covered with a rich cloth (antipendium), which either partially or completely covers the analogion on top and all sides. Some analogia are made so they fold for easy portability, some are intricately carved of fine wood, and some are simple frameworks intended to be completely covered with cloth. These are normally light enough to be moved about without too much difficulty. Kliros with analogia for liturgical books There is also a type of analogion which is used in the kliros by the chante