A templon (from Greek τέμπλον meaning "temple", plural "templa") is a feature of Byzantine architecture that first appeared in Christian churches around the fifth century AD and is still found in some Eastern Christian churches.
A templon (from Greek τέμπλον meaning "temple", plural "templa") is a feature of Byzantine churches consisting of a barrier separating the laity in the nave from the priests preparing the sacraments at the altar. The templon first appeared in Christian churches around the fifth century AD and is still found in many Eastern Christian churches.