<P> In Roman Catholic churches , the stand used for readings and homilies is formally called the ambo . Despite its name , this structure usually more closely resembles a lectern than the ambon of the Eastern Catholic churches . The readings are typically read from an ambo in the sanctuary , and depending on the arrangement of the church , the homily may be delivered from a raised pulpit where there is one . The General Instruction of the Roman Missal ( GIRM ) specifies : </P>
<P> In Roman Catholic churches , the stand used for readings and homilies is formally called the ambo . Despite its name , this structure usually more closely resembles a lectern than the ambon of the Eastern Catholic churches . The readings are typically read from an ambo in the sanctuary , and depending on the arrangement of the church , the homily may be delivered from a raised pulpit where there is one . The General Instruction of the Roman Missal ( GIRM ) specifies : </P>
what is the podium in a catholic church called
what is the podium in a catholic church called
pulpit
pulpit