Church lectern made of wrought iron | Golden color

Lectern for a church

• Table lectern for liturgical celebrations.
• Made of wrought iron.
• Square format of 40 cm (15.7 in) by 40 cm (15.7 in).
• Gold-coloured finish.
• Inclined support surface.
• Structure with decorative scrolls.
• Suitable for chant books and choir music books.
• Open structure for easy cleaning.
• Other church lecterns made of wrought iron are for sale.

What is a church lectern?

The church lectern is an inclined support that facilitates reading of the Missal, choir book, or other texts during the liturgy. According to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, the book must be placed in a dignified and functional manner.

This lectern allows books to be held at an angle that facilitates reading, preventing the volume from lying flat on the altar or an auxiliary table. The inclined surface helps to follow the text clearly during long prayers and page changes.

Liturgical uses of the table lectern

In the Roman Rite, the Missal is used in the Eucharistic Liturgy and is usually placed on the altar on a support that facilitates reading. The table lectern helps to keep the book oriented towards the celebrant and to reduce unnecessary movements during the prayer.

In the context of singing, it is also used to hold music books or the choir book, both on a choir table and on a credence table. This versatility allows the same support to be used for different functions.